On Tuesday, Day 2 of our Science Week, Class 10 enjoyed exploring shadows in the playground by drawing around them with chalk. Then back in the classroom, we investigated how the distance of the light source from the object effects the size of the shadow. We found that the further away the light source, the thinner the shadow!
As part of science week we have been investigating sound. Today we have taken part in an investigation creating our own guitar to investigate the different pitch we can make using different sized rubber bands #ScienceWeek #OgdenTrust
Today we explored gravity. We watched a video that explained that gravity is a force that pulls things towards the centre of the Earth.
The children then took part in their own experiment where they were predicting which ball would fall to the floor the quickest. There were 3 balls of different sizes and weights and they worked in small groups to test their theories. We then added a feather into the equation and learnt about Galileo’s ball and feather theory.
To finish off the session , the children created their own straw rockets and we tested them to see how far they would fly until gravity pulled them towards the Earth.
Another fabulous scientific day…we certainly have some budding scientists in class 8!
Do you know how shadows are formed?
Use a torch or a light to create some of your own shadows. Take photographs and share them with your Crew Leader.
What is the strangest shadow you can form? Practice making different shapes using your light source.
Make a list of all the solids, liquids and gases that you see within the day. Share your responses in crew.
This week, Year 4 had an exciting and hands-on science lesson as part of our Science Week celebrations! The children explored the topic of light and how it travels in straight lines through a fun and practical investigation.
Using torches and cardboard with small holes, the children experimented to see how light moves in a straight path and how it can be reflected and directed. They were amazed to see that when objects blocked the light, a shadow was formed—proving that light doesn’t bend around corners!
The best part? Watching the children work together, discuss their ideas, and make predictions before testing them out. Their enthusiasm and curiosity shone just as brightly as the torches!
Today, as part of our first day of Science Week, we have been learning about forces! We used balloons as a first test of forces!
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We are very excited that we have had 10 eggs delivered today in reception. We are hopeful that these eggs will hatch and then we will have some chicks in our classroom by the end of the week.
We will keep you posted on the progress of this and what we find out this week.
Mrs Wallace x
The children learnt today about different forces and how they are a push or a pull. They then had the opportunity to work in teams to test the theory out with air (inside a balloon) pushing on air outside of the balloon to see what would happen. There was lots of fun and laughter but also lots of great learning! Super work class 8, hope you enjoyed our first experiment of science week!
To kick-start our science week, Class 10 have been busy investigating light! We started with researching light and shadow through photography on the playground and then we held an experiment in the classroom to see if light could bend through a series of holes. Why not ask us about our findings … did the light bend or did it travel in a straight line?
