P5/6 Science Week Day 4 – NXP Technologies

NXP Technologies

We were very excited to have Gavin Gall visit us  from NXP technologies to talk about his job as an electrical engineer.  We leared how computer chips are made and we had a look at some NXP chips. 
We learned all about the role his complany play in developing chips for cars.   We were set a challenge by Gavin to design software updates that we might use in our own chips for cars.  

P5/6 Science Week Day 4- Craufurdland

Craufurdland Estate

Simon Craufurd came to talk to us about all the different jobs that happen on Craufurdland Estate. 

We practised carrying a tray of food with one hand like the waiters  in the restaurant do. Some of us were naturals !

We then learned all about safety equipment on the Tree Top Trials and what each piece of equipment does.  We had lots of interesting questions to ask Simon about safety and how the equipment keeps you safe. 

P5/6 Science Week Day 4

Vattenfall Renewable Energy

Carol Kane from Vattenfall, which is Swedish for waterfall, came in to talk to us about renewable energy and the new windfarm in Ayrshire. We learnt lots of facts about wind turbines which links to Global Goal 13-Climate Action and the work we have been doing in class on renewable energy sources. She told us about the huge range of jobs, skills and careers that are available in Green energy.

 

 

P5/6 – Masterships Captain Serco

Science Week: Lorna Baird (Master Ship’s Captain) from Serco

Yesterday we had Lorna Baird visiting from Serco. She is the captain of cargo ships. Lorna spoke to the class about the impact of ships on the environment and alternative options to reduce the damage to the environment. She discussed how smaller ships are using solar power and lots of ships are returning to using sails however these come with some challenges which was shared with the class. Lorna discussed how the ship manages waste to reduce impact upon the environment, such as incinerating waste and feeding food waste to sea life. 

Lorna also shared the skills required to do her job, she is a trained fire fighter and medic which is expected of all of the staff on the ship.

The pupils were very interested and asked lots of questions.