Science Science Science

Over the last few weeks we have been practising our science skills. We have been practising observing, hypothesising and recording.

Our first experiment involved glue, water, food colouring, pipettes and dishwashing liquid. We observed the reaction and the change over time. The final product can be seen on Room 8's windows.

Another experiment involved cups, water, food colouring and paper towels. We hypothesised and observed over time. We created a walking rainbow.

Visit to Okeover Stream

As a part of our inquiry, Room 8 visited the Okeover Stream to measure the flow of the water. We decided to measure over a distance of 5 metres using a dog biscuit and a stopwatch. We predicted that the stream would be faster in the middle because it is open and exposed to the wind. We predicted it would be slower towards the bank because it is more protected and there are plants to slow it down. We were correct!! We also noted that the as the dog biscuit travelled down the stream, its pace changed depending on where it was in the stream. We think we need to start investigating water currents. Yohann's mum took some great photos of our adventure. Please feel free to take a look at our recordings in our Inquiry book.