P1 -7 headed off to the Glasgow Science Centre bright and early this morning for a day of science fun and learning.
We explored the Science mall with its vast array of interactive exhibits to learn about:
- Our physical world of forces, illusions and materials
- The human body – physiology, human health and the senses to develop an understanding of interrelationship between the body’s actions in response to outside conditions.
- Powering the future – making connections between the drive to use more sustainable energies to meet future challenges. We were able to make the link between human activity and protecting the planet.
We then split into two groups for different activities:
P1-4 pupils investigated the connections between forces, gravity and friction, considering how rockets overcome these to launch into space for scientific exploration.
P5 – 7 experienced a live astronomer-led planetarium show for a tour of space. We made connection between earth and our solar system. We had a spacecraft’s eye view of the other planets. We also explored the possibility of life beyond earth and well as considering the search for habitable planets as part of space exploration. Why not try explore for yourself here:
https://space-digi-trail.gsc.org.uk/experience-pages/solarsystem/
We were joined by pupils from across our partnership, enjoying these activities together. We took advantage of the opportunity to mix and socialise at lunch too.
It was a day packed with great, hands-on experiences in science and STEM. Who knows, it may have inspired our next generation of scientists!
The trip was made possible through our receiving a successful grant from the Beitish Science Association, a rural transport support grant from the Glasgow Science Centre and a very generous parental donation. Our grateful thanks goes to all.
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