Science News
Sujata Symons
Science - Term 2
During Term 2, the Year 5/6 students have been learning about energy, with a particular emphasis on electricity. We started the term exploring the history of electricity and the differences between static and current electricity. Students were exposed to the make up of atoms and the role electrons have in producing an electrical current.
We have used Makey Makey to explore circuits and replaced the arrow keys and spacebar on a computer with playdough, aluminium foil or even grey lead pencil!
We have explored circuits by using electricity kits to make a fan or light bulb work and students have made a paper clip switch and pressure switch to demonstrate how an open or closed switch operates within a circuit.
The students will finish the unit of work investigating renewable energy and how to be more sustainable.
Ilkay using Makey Makey to play Baby Shark
Myrrah using Making Makey to play Mary had a little lamb
