This week in Science, your challenge is to make and launch a bottle boat that is powered by a chemical reaction between different materials.
Follow the link below to get the step by step instructions.
https://www.science-sparks.com/baking-soda-powered-boat/
Don't forget to upload a picture of your boat in action!
This great video from Chessington World of Adventures investigates rollercoaster design and the different forces at work whilst you are enjoying the thrills of a ride!
Here is the link for Star Count 2021, which is happening next week.
This week in Science you will have a 'cracking' time with this 'eggciting' experiment looking at gravity and air resistance: The Egg drop.
Follow the link for instructions of how to test the effects of gravity and air resistance on a falling egg. Will an air balloon or a parachute be able to protect your egg from the impact?
https://www.science-sparks.com/gravity-and-air-resistance
Remember to post a photo of your eggsperiment!
This week's experiment focuses on friction and how a hovercraft moves. Hovercrafts are really interesting as they move on top of a layer of air. The layer of air reduces friction allowing the hovercraft to move quickly over both land and sea.
This week in Science, we are learning about forces. Read through the science behind the experiment before you begin your experiment.
Follow the link to Science Sparks and have a go at making your own bottle rocket! Remember to take a picture of your rocket and upload it to the website.
https://www.science-sparks.com/making-a-bottle-rocket/
A superb link from Google with fantastic photos and information all about the historic moon landing, space exploration and humans in space. You can even explore inside the International Space Station.
This week's science involves mixing full fat milk, food colouring and washing up liquid and watching the results.
Have a go at creating a colourful emulsion! Follow the link for simple instructions and an explanation of what is happening to the liquids.
https://www.science-sparks.com/colourful-milk-display/
When you have finished mixing, you can use a cotton bud or a bamboo skewer to create interesting lines and swirls in the colours. Be sure to upload a photo of your efforts!
This week's Science activity is based on our new topic of Space. Have a go at these simple activities to help you to learn about the orbits of the Earth and Moon and also how different sized craters are made.
Remember to upload pictures of your experiments to the website!
This week's science is an investigation into mixtures and exploring whether different solids dissolve in water.
