This week we explored the layers of the ocean and compared the depths of different sea creatures. We really enjoyed looking at the website https://neal.fun/deep-sea/ and I am sure we would love to look at it with you.

 

We tried some different science experiments linked to the sea.

 

We poured vinegar on some shells. They bubbled when the vinegar reacted with the sand and the shells. We can’t wait to see if they change over the weekend.

There were split opinions about the smell of vinegar!

We experimented with the difference between salt water and fresh water to help things float.

The salt water should make things float easier but we discovered we would need a lot more salt than the two big tubs we poured in with the amount of water we had in the tub.

We had asked about under water volcanoes. We discovered that they occur because of the movement of tectonic plates, just like earthquakes.

We added a jar of warm water in to the cold water tub to see how they reacted.

Despite waiting in anticipation, there wasn’t a big reaction.

Our very curious class wondered what would happen if we made the water in the jar even hotter. They know that volcanoes are hot so we must need really warm water.

By adding more blue food colouring they got to see the water exploding out of the jar!

 

Please remember we have our school trip on Monday.

Children should bring their water bottle and a snack that can fit in their pocket. Children will be supplied a packed lunch unless otherwise stated.

We can’t wait to share our visit to the Sea Life Centre with you in next weeks blog!