On behalf of the Year 3 teachers Mr Neil Smith co-ordinated with the Senior Science Club to host a pre-science week experience for Year 3s. Meeting in the Aitkenhead Building's STEM room, we gathered to perform exciting Science for the junior cohort in Week 3 of this term.
With the help of volunteers from the STEM Ambassadors (Lauren Chan, Kaye Amores, Kate Jordan, Emelia Fink, Steven Xu and Amaani Bhasin) and the Year 12s (Desmond Chuah, Jacinta Mai, and Abhinay Panda), the Year 3s enjoyed a 40-minute hands-on experience where they Predicted, Observed and Explained the amazing science experiments they have explored.
They investigated the science behind chromatography just by using a paper towel and water with food dye. The second station was to explore chemical reaction between the bicarb and vinegar and collecting the gas produced using a balloon. The Year 3 students predicted the size of the balloon, and then observed as it grew bigger and bigger! The third station was to identify the pH of some household products like shampoo- we used a universal indicator, and the colour change was compared to the pH colour chart. Some of the results surprised everyone.
The fourth station was to investigate how far a soda can could travel using a charged ebonite rod. Predictions were made but to their surprise, the can kept rolling right off the table! Mr Moy ended up performing the test on the floor! Yes, it went over three meters!
All three classes managed to experience these experiments by morning tea but they were so excited to come back for the Science Show at 11.00am.
As student volunteer, it was a day to remember; being able to inspire the Year 3 students who went away with excitement, curiosity and gratitude was indeed something uplifting. We too, are grateful for the opportunity.
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