Our Learning Lift-Off - Investigating Circuits and Potato Power!

As part of our Learning Lift Off, we investigated circuits using wires, cells and a bulb. We made our own circuits and discovered the importance of having a complete circuit. We then investigated whether a potato could power a bulb. Unfortunately, our investigation did not work but we did look at how the potato contains acid and can power a small bulb. We then thought it would be interesting to explore whether other fruits and vegetables had the same effect. The children were really excited to investigate this – please do ask them what we discovered!

Science – Balloon Boosters

As part of our science topic, we explored static electricity. This involved rubbing balloons on our hair and watching what happened. We discussed how rubbing the balloon on our hair creates a static energy charge which then attracts the hair to the balloon – similar to how a magnet will attract something.