6th Class used their knowledge of forces, of air-resistance and gravity in particular, to build their own parachutes before competing against one another to see which was the most effective. Great fun was had by all although synchronised free-fall is easier said than done!! Watch us in action HERE.

Science in Room 16 today continued with many more interesting experiments

• an in classroom volcano
• an exploration of the density of various substances
• creating a prism by breaking white light
• creating a homemade lava lamp and
• showing the surface tension of water.

Our 6th class scientists are still hard at work in room 16. They’re surpassing themselves and teaching us all something new every single day…….

• how the density of an orange changes when peeled
• how to make some not so tasty lemonade
• that fire needs oxygen to burn
• that oil and water do not mix
• that the food colouring and sugar dissolve from Skittles in water to create a rainbow
• that vinegar and baking powder create enough carbon dioxide when mixed together to inflate a balloon without ever having to blow it up

Inflating a balloon without blowing into it even once