Iceberg ahead!

S1 are studying states of matter. Here they are investigating icebergs and looking at how the Titanic disaster could have been avoided. They have planned an investigation to see if iceberg size or shape or water temperature will change how quickly an iceberg will melt.

Are you receiving me?

S2 at last received radio signals today on their kit built radios. Stations ranged from classic Fm to Radio Clyde! Here are pictures of class looking for the best place to receive the radio stations.

More DNA

S3 were building a DNA molecule today and then showing how proteins are formed from the DNA code.

Cells Alive!!!

S4/5 were looking down the microscope at tiny microscopic animal and plant cells today.

More radio

S2 are still working on making a radio and today started on an electronics radio kit. Hopefully by next week we will be listening to classic fm!!

DNA Fruits

Today S3 were extracting DNA from stawberry and kiwi. If you wantto hear a song about DNA click the link www.simplescience.net/dna.html and play the song!!!

Foxhole radio

S2 have been learning about radio. Today we attempted to make a foxhole radio. This was used during the war to listen to radio using wires and a razor blade. Here are some of the boys trying theirs out. It's not working yet but we will go back to the drawing board!