by bloomere | Sep 9, 2020 | LATEST NEWS, Science, Y1 News, Y2 News, Y3 News, Y4 News, Y5 News, Y6 News
September’s challenge is…. To do the leak-proof bag experiment you simply fill a clear plastic bag (a zip-lock one works well) about 2/3 full of water. Carefully poke a sharp pencil right through the water and out the other end. No water spills! Try it with other...
by bloomere | Apr 30, 2020 | LATEST NEWS, Nursery News, Reception News, Science, Y1 News, Y2 News, Y3 News, Y4 News, Y5 News, Y6 News
Hi everybody! I hope you are all keeping safe at home. Why not try this new science challenge? Design and test a parachute! Learn about air resistance while making an awesome parachute! Design one that can fall slowly to the ground...
by bloomere | Apr 2, 2020 | LATEST NEWS, Science, Y1 News, Y2 News, Y3 News, Y4 News, Y5 News, Y6 News
Hi everybody! I hope you are all staying safe and looking after each other at home. Here is this week’s science challenge for you to try at home….. How to grow a rainbow You will need: *kitchen roll *paper clip/bull dog clip ...
by bloomere | Mar 15, 2020 | LATEST NEWS, Nursery News, Reception News, Science, Y1 News, Y2 News, Y3 News, Y4 News, Y5 News, Y6 News
Welcome to March’s Science Challenge! You will need: Bicarbonate of Soda Vinegar Empty Water Bottle Balloon Teaspoon Funnel {optional but helpful) Method: Blow up the balloon a bit to stretch it out a bit. Use the funnel and teaspoon to add bicarbonate soda...
by bloomere | Mar 20, 2019 | LATEST NEWS, Uncategorised
Last week was Science Week at Cotteridge. Our theme was water, water and more water! Throughout the week, children across the school carried out a variety of investigations which included: water density, floating and sinking, viscosity, capillary action, water...
