Keas 2024 Term 2
Keas Term 2 Week 1 – Making things move
Whangaparaoa Scout Den 144 Stanmore Bay Road, Whangaparaoa, New ZealandForces are the hidden power behind everything that happens in our world - and beyond. This meet will delve into the science of moving things and explore the different kinds of motion. We'll then put this into practice building, and launching from, mini catapults!
Keas Term 2 Week 2 – Magic potions
Whangaparaoa Scout Den 144 Stanmore Bay Road, Whangaparaoa, New ZealandChemistry is all about figuring out the secrets of the universe by looking at tiny building blocks and their behaviour. This meet will be packed with hands-on activities that explore fascinating and visually impressive chemical reactions using common household ingredients. Keas will discover the secrets of matter and energy by making our very own magic potions - from floating raisins to elephant's toothpaste!
Keas Term 2 Week 3 – Forts!
Whangaparaoa Scout Den 144 Stanmore Bay Road, Whangaparaoa, New ZealandBuilding forts is an exciting and imaginative activity. This meet will unleash our Keas creativity as they design and construct their secret spaces using a range of materials letting their imaginations soar. It's a chance to work together, negotiate ideas, and create something special.
Keas Term 2 Week 4 – Meteorological adventures
Whangaparaoa Scout Den 144 Stanmore Bay Road, Whangaparaoa, New ZealandEarth science is our grand adventure to understanding the dynamic planet we live in. In this meet, we'll be experimenting to make our own clouds, tornadoes, rain and magical rainbows to understand how weather patterns form.
Keas Term 2 Week 5 – Night hike
Shakespear Regional Park Bruce Harvey Drive, Army Bay, Whangaparaoa, New ZealandGrab your backpack and put on those sturdy shoes - it's time for a kid-powered adventure! In this meet our Keas will be adventuring through nature's wonderland to Waterfall Gully located in Shakespear Regional Park to see the lights of the glow worms and experience the enchantment of nature firsthand.
Keas Term 2 Week 6 – Cosmic adventure (Part 1)
Whangaparaoa Scout Den 144 Stanmore Bay Road, Whangaparaoa, New ZealandThis two-part topic will turn our Keas into curious young stargazers! In this meet we will explore the make up of our solar system before letting your creativity soar among the stars by making their own paper mache planet.
Keas Term 2 Week 7 – Cosmic adventure (Part 2)
Whangaparaoa Scout Den 144 Stanmore Bay Road, Whangaparaoa, New ZealandIt's time to gaze upward, ponder the cosmos, and unravel the mysteries of the universe. In this meet, Keas will peer through a telescope, or as we like to call 'a cosmic spyglass', to see the universe unfold before their eyes. Keas will also have the opportunity to paint their paper mache planet surface.
Keas Term 2 Week 8 – Density
Whangaparaoa Scout Den 144 Stanmore Bay Road, Whangaparaoa, New ZealandLiquid density helps us predict how substances will behave when mixed, layered, or heated. In this meet, Keas will explore some fun liquid density experiments to understand how different liquids behave based on their density. This will include making their very own lava lamp!
Keas Term 2 Week 9 – Electrifying adventures
Whangaparaoa Scout Den 144 Stanmore Bay Road, Whangaparaoa, New ZealandElectricity is like a secret code that makes our world bright and exciting. In this meet, Keas will let their curiosity spark as they learn about the fascinating world of electricity, circuits, and energy in a hands-on way.
Keas Term 2 Week 10 – Ten-pin bowling
Whangaparaoa Tenpin Bowling 14 Link Crescent, Stanmore Bay, Whangaparaoa, New ZealandWe wrap up the term with a night of ten-pin bowling and a chance to revisit many of the scientific concepts covered in this term's programme while aiming for the perfect strike!