Jumping Frogs!

Today we learned about STATIC ELECTRICITY.

First we cut up tiny paper frogs:

Then we brainstormed the different ways that we could make the frogs jump using a balloon. Some of us thought that we could rub the balloon with our hands to create electricity. This didn't quite work but it was still a great idea!


Then we tried rubbing the balloon on our heads! This created static electricity and made our hair stand up!

We then rubbed the balloon on a buddies head and placed the charged balloon near the frogs, it was fun to watch them jump!

Science week!

We have had a fantastic start to term two with science week. Earlier in the week we made our own classroom circuit. We learned that energy flows through a loop but if there is a break in the loop, the energy stops flowing.

Mr Dobson and Mr Ray then shot a rocket into the air on our school field. It was funny watching them get soaked!



On Friday we made oobleck with our buddy class. We had a great time exploring the oobleck!

Welcome Back!

I hope you have all had a restful and enjoyable holiday!

We have a lot to look forward to this term!

Our inquiry focus this term is science. We will be exploring electricity, sound and magnetic forces. For the next few weeks we will focus on electricity, we will even make our own electrical circuits! If you would like to practice online please visit:

http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/gamesactivities/electricitycircuits.html

Just a few reminders:

Hats are no longer needed as the winter season is setting in. Please ensure that your child has a named pair of slippers at school by the end of the week.

We will continue testing spelling rockets with our buddies every Friday.

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