The children were very excited to go to Techfest on Friday 31st August. We were lucky to go to 3 different workshops throughout the day.
Workshop 1 – From Plant to Plate with Duthie Park Ranger
The children were learning about how all food starts with a plant and they helped create different food chains. They then got to plant their own lettuce plant. I hope they are growing well at home!
Workshop 2 – K’Nex Under the Sea with Subsea 7
The children experienced how people are able to go under the sea in different equipment and scuba gear. They then looked at a real ROV and how they can help do some of the work under the sea as well. In groups, the children then made their own mini ROV with K’Nex.
Workshop 3 – Fun with Forces with the Aberdeen Science Centre
The children got to see and participate with different forces using equipment like balloons, coke cans and magnets.
I think its fair to say that the children had a great time and learned a lot from the different workshops. A big thank you to the parents that came along and to the others that offered to help.