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.

Music

In music we were looking at pitch, we learnt that the higher the frequency (shorter wavelength), the higher the pitch. The Musical instruments are designed to resonate with the pitches they produce, meaning that music from an instrument has wavelengths that match the length of the instrument. This is why larger instruments have lower sounds.

So, we drew our own instruments which were different sizes and then we added the vibration sound waves through them using string.

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 and what happens if the circuit is incomplete. 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!

“Wow, how does the battery power the bulb?”

“If there is a gap in the circuit that is an incomplete circuit so it will not work.”