More Science in 6th

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

Having an Eggggsellent Time Learning Science in 6th!!!

In preparation for Science Week 6th class have been working hard on all areas of the Science Curriculum. So far they have focused on Chemistry and Physics – They’ve shown

that water disperses heat from a candle
that fire needs oxygen to burn
that smoke from a candle contains unburned wax vapour which can relight the candle without ever touching the wick with a flame
that oil and water does not mix
gravity and forces using a parachute and egg drop
the bouyancy of salt water and
the chemical reaction that occurs between the acid in vinegar and the calcium carbonate in egg shells.