3SG We are scientists

28th June 2024Mrs Graves

Today we conducted an experiment to test the melting rates of chocolate.

We placed a chocolate button in different locations and timed how long it took to melt. We took the temperature at the same time.

We had some interesting findings, that really made us think and draw conclusions – why did the chocolate in the Bubble not melt at all, even though the temperature reading was very similar to outside – where the chocolate melted in 2 minutes? We had a discussion, and decided that there was a variable – the concrete on the playground was very warm, but the carpet in the bubble was not.

We have loved doing the experiment and next we will put our findings down on paper in a scientific report.

Mrs Graves

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We can plan and carry out a fair test!

26th June 2024Mrs Haycock

Over the last couple of weeks, Years 3 and 4 have been working as scientists and experimenting with states of matter: trying to find out if temperature affects the rate at which matter changes state. Our final task was to investigate the quickest way for Mr Wonka to create his chocolate river if all of the chocolate he has only exists in solid form.

Here we are, trying to think of different ways Mr Wonka could try to melt his chocolate…I wonder which location or method worked the best and melted the chocolate the quickest?

Now to consider our findings and draw conclusions for Mr Wonka!

Mrs Haycock

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3SG are scientists

19th June 2024Mr Schofield

3SG continued their investigations into states of matter by looking into how we can affect the evaporation of water. We noticed how water quickly turns to water vapour when heat is directly applied by a hotplate, then how it condenses back to water when the cold lid was placed on top. We compared this to water left on the windowsill, which is continuing to evaporate much more slowly. We then recorded our observations of this reversible process and wrote a conclusion.

Temperature testing time

18th June 2024Laura Brown

Working as scientists, we have used thermometers to test the temperature of different scenarios and locations around the room. We even did some maths to find the difference between our predicted temperatures and the actual ones recored.

Miss Brown

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Super Scientists in 3SG

13th June 2024Mrs Graves

This week we have been working as scientists, we have made Oobleck and tried to determine if it is a liquid or a solid, we have beenusing thermometers to find the warmest and coldest areas in school and then observing ice cubes to discover if temperature affects the rate of melting.

We really have been engaged in our learning and can’t wait to discover more about solids, liquids and gases.

Mrs Graves

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I Always Get Smart!

13th June 2024Mrs Haycock

Methmi is such a fabulous young lady: she never ceases to amaze me! During Science lessons, we have been thinking about changing states and have been investigating the question: Does temperature affect the rate of melting? She took it upon herself to use a thesaurus to research a bank of vocabulary that she could use in her write up so as she did not repeat herself and to ensure her word choices were appropriate! Well done. What a superstar you are!

Mrs Haycock

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Oobleck

11th June 2024Laura Brown

Inspired by the Dr Seuss story, we made our own Oobleck and investigated what state of matter it is. During these activities, we discovered that Oobleck is a unique type of liquid called a ‘Non-Newtonian fluid’ which behaves like a solid when pressure is applied. Well done for being super sensible scientists and having fun while doing so!

Miss Brown

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Solids, liquids and gases

11th June 2024Laura Brown

To kick start our new Science case study, we have been exploring what solids, liquids and gases are. We have found examples around the room, described their properties and explained why they are so different by how their particles are arranged. Super start to the new term! Well done 4B!

Miss Brown

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Oobleck!

10th June 2024Mr Schofield

Inspired by the Dr Seuss story, we made our own Oobleck to investigate states of matter. We were intrigued to discover that Ooblek is a ‘non-Newtonian fluid’, meaning it behaves like both solid and liquid. We then wrote about our observations. Great fun, well done all!