We have been really enjoying Science Week in rang a 4. Here are some of the activities that we've been up to:
- We learnt bridges, investigated different kinds of bridges and explored how they are supported. We were then challenged to build a bridge using only paper that could support the weight of a parer and rubber. We then moved onto designing and building bridges using lego, k'nex and blocks.
- We investigated colour mixing using food colouring, water and kitchen paper. Have a look at our photos to see our amazing walking rainbows!
- We learnt about the scientist Alexander Fleming. His discovery of penicillin has been a significant and important part of medicine since.
- We explored some more colour mixing using skittles and warm water. We learnt that the sugar dissolves in the warm water causing the colours to run, creating a rainbow effect.
- We had some fun with designing and making also. We worked in groups to create a safety jacket and / or a parachute to launch an egg from a height. We investigated what materials were good protection and we learnt also that our 'parachutes' slowed down the fall enough to lessen the impact with the ground.
