We identified sources of electricity in our homes then created electricity circuits using bulbs, switches and motors.
P6/7 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.
P6/7 STEM, Eco Committee, Residential Trip
Thanks to our helpers tonight at our school development night for parents and carers.
P6/7 Outdoor Learning and Science
We created bug hotels in the garden using logs, sticks, pine cones, leaves and wood to create homes using ideas from the LOST planners and resources.
P6/7 Lord Provost visit
Today the Lord Provost Jim Todd came to share with us his experiences, stories, skills and role as the Lord Provost. Â He told us about his education, travels, jobs and how he helps people in the community.
P6/7 STEM and My World of Work
p6/7 had the opportunity to meet Lorna Baird today who is a Master ship Captain. They learnt about her role as Captain of the ship and the skills it involves. The children were eager to ask questions to learn more.
P6/7 Ayrshire Astronomical Society
Today Graham from Ayrshire Astronomical Society visited to share knowledge about the moon and space rockets with p6/7 and p5/6. The children had opportunities to participate in demonstrations, look at models of space rockets, interact with a presentation and ask questions.
P6/7 – P1 visitors
Science Week: P1 Visits P6/7
Wormeries
Yesterday the Primary 1 pupils visited our class to show and discuss their learning as part of Science Week. They showed the P6/7 pupils the wormeries they had made. The P6/7 pupils were very engaged when listening to the confident P1 pupils sharing what they had been up to and everything they had learned. The P6/7 pupils were excellent role models showing great listening skills and respect toward the younger pupils.
P6 – Skiing
Primary 6
HWB: Skiing at Newmilns
This week’s skiing was as fun as ever especially with the snow coming on and off making the slopes that little bit more slippy. Still lots of smiles all round with pupils enjoying the experience, building confidence and encouraging one another thank you to the super staff at Newmilns ski slopes.
P6/7 – Chemical reactions
Science Week: Chemical Reactions with Mrs Hosie
Mrs Hosie returned on Monday this week to deliver lessons on chemical reactions to each class. During these lessons Mrs Hosie involved the pupils in the coke and Mentos experiment. The pupils were encouraged to think of a hypothesis, before the experiment then consider the reasons for the chemical reaction that took place. They learned that when the Mentos sink to the bottom of the cola bottle, carbon dioxide bubbles are created. As the bubbles risethey react with more carbon dioxide which is still in the cola building up lots of pressure which creates an eruption of the liquid.
