14th March 2016
Jay class balloon rocket investigations.
We found out that...
- long thin baloons move up an incline better than round balloons.
- the more air in a balloon the further it will travel because it will have more thrust.
- a balloon will travel further on smooth string than wool.
- Tim Peake's rocket thrust was provided by 930,000 pounds of thrust in its boosters and engine.
Kingfisher class 'Science at the Beach' workshop
"Today in school I put my lab coat on and went to the hall. We listened to Jen and went to our tables. We sorted salt, pebbles, metal and wood. We found out that wood will float! It was fun. Would you like to do it? The names of the scientists were Phil, Jen and Sam. It was messy! We learnt about separation and chromotography."
Max C
Swallow class 'Me and my Senses' workshop
Swallow class were challenged to investigate their nervous system. The children used their sense of smell, touch and sight to complete activities and learnt about how the brain can get confused.
Chaffinch class Forensic Workshop
Chaffinch class took part in a series of experiments to discover "Who stole the diamond."
A crime scene was discovered and with the help of GSK STEM teachers children used chromatography, analytical comparison and spot tests to discover the culprit.
Woodpecker class 'Little Worker' Roadshow
Thanks to Dr. Carl Spickett from the University of Cambridge for his exciting explaination of the functions and structure of the different cells found in our bodies.
Family Science Workshop
Families joining us for our science workshop took part in science activities including investigating chromatography, forces and motion and materials and had the opportunity to meet Seymore the skeleton, test their senses and show off their coding skills using Raspberry Pi and Scratch.
The workshops this week have been a real success and they have encouraged children to explore and question science in a fun, hands-on way.
One parent visiting the family workshop said "It’s clear that the children have engaged with the excitement and fun of science. Getting children interested and enjoying science at an early age is very important."
Many thanks to staff from GSK and PA Consulting Group for their time and expertise.
