🧪 P5–7 Visit the Glasgow Science Centre! 🧪

On Thursday 6th November, our P5–7 pupils set off on an exciting adventure to the Glasgow Science Centre for a full day of hands-on learning and fun! 🚌✨

The bus journey was full of excitement, and when we arrived, we were greeted by the amazing Science Mall – three floors packed with interactive exhibits, experiments, and challenges! Pupils explored everything from forces and motion to sound and light, and got hands-on with activities about the human body, space, and engineering. 💡🔬

Some favourites included:

  • BodyWorks, where pupils learned about how the human body works, tested their reaction times, and discovered the incredible things our senses can do.
  • Powering the Future, where we explored energy, sustainability, and the technology behind how power is created and used.
  • A Question of Perception, which was full of optical illusions, light exhibits, and mind-bending experiments to test how we see and think!
  • Outer Space (Space Zone), where we journeyed through the Solar System, learned about astronauts, and saw what life in space might be like.

We also got to enjoy a wander through the outdoor exhibits before heading home – exploring large-scale science installations and seeing how science connects with the world around us. 🌳⚙️

Before leaving, everyone had a chance to visit the Science Centre shop, which was full of fun and fascinating souvenirs – there were lots of exciting science gadgets, puzzles, and planet-themed goodies to look at! 🛍️🌠

After exploring, we enjoyed a lovely lunch together, chatting about our favourite exhibits and discoveries, before heading back for even more time in the Science Mall! 🥪😄

To finish the day, we went to the IMAX Theatre for an incredible Space film, showing how rockets are built, how space travel has changed over time, and just how far human exploration has come. 🌌🪐 The giant screen and surround sound made us feel like we were really travelling through space!

Everyone had an amazing day, full of curiosity, laughter, and wonder. It was a fantastic experience that brought our science learning to life and inspired lots of future scientists! 🔭💫

A huge thank you to everyone who helped make the trip possible – it was a fabulous day of learning, teamwork, and fun! 💛

🌍 UNCRC Links

  • Article 28: Every child has the right to an education.
  • Article 29: Education should help children develop their talents and abilities to the full.
  • Article 31: Every child has the right to relax, play and take part in cultural and educational activities.

🌱 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  • SDG 4: Quality Education
  • SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
  • SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals

💚 SHANARRI Indicators

  • Achieving: Exploring new scientific concepts and deepening understanding.
  • Included: Everyone participating and sharing discoveries together.
  • Active: Engaging hands-on with interactive exhibits.
  • Nurtured: Building curiosity, confidence, and a love of learning.
  • Responsible: Representing our school proudly and respectfully.

💡 Meta-skills

  • Focusing: Observing carefully and engaging with interactive challenges.
  • Adapting: Learning through new experiences and scientific ideas.
  • Collaborating: Working together to explore, question, and discuss.
  • Initiating: Showing curiosity and asking thoughtful questions.
  • Feeling: Sharing excitement and pride in discovery and teamwork.

🌟 The Four Capacities

  • Successful Learners: Investigating, experimenting, and asking thoughtful questions throughout the Science Mall.
  • Confident Individuals: Trying new challenges, sharing discoveries, and speaking confidently about their learning.
  • Responsible Citizens: Showing respect for others, representing the school proudly, and learning about sustainability and innovation.
  • Effective Contributors: Working together to explore exhibits, solve problems, and support one another during activities.

✝️ Strands of Faith

  • Reign of God: Valuing learning and discovery as ways of caring for creation.
  • In the Image of God: Celebrating curiosity, creativity, and intelligence as gifts from God.
  • Signs of God: Recognising wonder in the world and universe around us.
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