Science
Living Things Investigations:
6th class conducted a sceince experiemnt to examine the different colour pigments found in leaves, following on from their Tree investigations for National Tree Day. These pigments are responsible for the beautiful variety of colours that we see in leaves during autumn. We used a number of techniques to extract the pigments from the leaves, such as cutting, mashing and soaking them in polish remover. We then used strips of paper towels to absorb the pigment from the liquid and left them to dry. When the paper was dry, we observed the green, yellow and brown colours that represent the three main pigments found in autumn leaves.
Materials Investigations:
Maurice and Karolis density experiment presentation December 2020
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Energy and Forces Investigations:
Balloon investigation: Chemical energy (CO2 created) and inflates balloon
Chemical Energy investigation: Creating CO2 to extinguish the flame of a candle
Investigation 2: Is there enough CO2 in our exhale breath to extinguish a candle's flame?
Investigation 2: Is there enough CO2 in our exhale breath to extinguish a candle's flame?
Environmental Awareness and Care Investigations:
5th and 6th class spent this afternoon in our outdoor classroom investigating and classifying leaves from all the trees on our school grounds. They then did some beautiful leaf rubbings. A great way to celebrate National Tree Day. They have also collected lots of acorns and chestnuts which they are planting out in pots at the moment. This is such an important part of environmental care and our Green Schools philosophy. It was also good for everyone's wellbeing to spend time outside on such a beautiful day. Tomorrow we are planting some trees that have been gifted to us. More pics tomorrow. PS Thanks to Belturbet Men's Shed who made this lovely seating area for us a couple of years ago. It has really enhanced our outdoor space
Nature walk in 3rd and 4th class:
Tree leaf identification and tree rubbings in 2nd class:
Litter and waste: Exploring what can and cannot go into each bin: 2nd class:
Space Week activities:
3rd and 4th class rockets:
Force investigation: How far each rocket could go and force applied...
Force investigation: How far each rocket could go and force applied...
2nd class:
read about NASA space station and researched and discussed NASA's Apollo 11 where the first humans walked on the moon.
Watched the recorded live launch of Apollo 11
Identified the planets (order) and the structure of the solar system.
Created 3D models of the solar system.
read about NASA space station and researched and discussed NASA's Apollo 11 where the first humans walked on the moon.
Watched the recorded live launch of Apollo 11
Identified the planets (order) and the structure of the solar system.
Created 3D models of the solar system.
Science Week activities:
2nd class participated in an online workshop for science week with Cavan Monaghan Science festival.
The virtual event took place via crowdcast and was presented by Horrible Science books author NIck Arnold.
Investigations included exploring the concepts of friction and gravity . Nick also explored the world of dinosaurs and discussed his life as an author. He told the pupils about how he began writing and the process of writing the horrible science books.
The virtual event took place via crowdcast and was presented by Horrible Science books author NIck Arnold.
Investigations included exploring the concepts of friction and gravity . Nick also explored the world of dinosaurs and discussed his life as an author. He told the pupils about how he began writing and the process of writing the horrible science books.
