Science - Electricity

This term in science we are investigating energy, it's sources and the way it is transformed into electricity. We began today's lesson by posing our own "testable" questions. We brainstormed questions we would like to know the answers to and finally arrived at a question we could test:

"How are all the parts of a torch connected to make it light up?"

We were provided with a light bulb, two wires and a battery and left to our own devices to try and collect evidence that would answer our question.

                    

Mrs Duffy then brought in a selection of devices for us dismantle, explore and really stimulate our curiosity. The devices included things like playstation controllers, clocks, telephones and cake mixers. We had fun opening them up and investigating what exactly was inside them. We continued to pose questions as we saw how they were wired up and connected.

      
            

Year 5 Science Packaging Challenge!

Just a quick reminder for students:

Remember to locate and bring in items for your packaging challenge next Thursday in Science (Week 10).  You were given adequate time in class for your team to write a list of materials needed to complete the task. If you are unable to locate or collect what you need, please remember to let your team mates know so an alternative can be organised.

Below is the Design Brief just in case you would like to refer back to it for any reason:

Science - Building a new insect

Yesterday in Science we designed a new insect that you withstand the harsh environment of the desert.

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Thursday Science

Last week we began our Science unit for the term by discussing what we knew about "desert survival." From here, we brainstormed all the things we thought were interesting and would like to know more about. 

This week we began by trying to answer one of our questions: "How have plants adapted to live in desert environments?"

The children knew that where there is heat, water will evaporate however weren't quite sure HOW plants lose their water.

Today we began an experiment to find out - tomorrow we will observe what has happened!