This week we did an experiment with levers we used 3 different levers, two second order and one third order, and estimated what weight we would need on each end to lift the load. We only had about ten or eleven people come, but it was still loads of fun!
This week we did an experiment on bird beaks. We used different tools as different beaks and made up jars with a type of food that birds eat out of lollies. Eg. Meat was made of marshmallows and gummy butterflies stuck together with toothpicks to replicate bones. There were four teams, each with two types…
Emma has chosen an experiment, for next week, about bird beaks (inspired by a CSIRO Double Helix magazine story). Here are some pictures of birds with different types of beaks, which will help with the experiment: Jabiru Pelican Falcon Vulture Finch Sparrow Robin Crow
We had an excellent day at Science Club today, doing the lava lamp experiment with over 20 kids joining in! We met in Miss H’s classroom at lunchtime again. Everyone had fun, and Mr O came for the end of the Club, and explained some of the experiment. Here is a link to the experiment,…
Science Club has finally started, and it went very well. We met in Miss H’s classroom at lunchtime and did the “cornflour goo” experiment. Here is a link to the experiment: Cornflour GOO! We had 14 people attend from Grades 5 & 6 and everyone had fun. Looking forward to next week!
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