Due to a breakdown in communication, this update is arriving several weeks late!

Towards the end of October, the STEM team changed into different groups; Science, Technology (and Design), Engineering and Maths. Each group was given the task of creating an experiment or activity for the visiting P7s who are coming up to school soon.

The Science group are looking to perform the magnesium ribbon experiment, where a piece of magnesium is placed into a Bunsen burner flame, causing it to emit a bright flash of white light.

The Technology group are intending to do a “crash barrier” challenge, where pupils will need to design a barrier that will reduce the forces acting on a car that runs down a slope and into a wall.

The Engineering group intend to design a maze for the Rover. The P7 pupils will put down cards that represent coding to allow the Rover to move through the maze.

Finally, the Maths group is coming up with a maths relay.

Overall, the P7 pupils have plenty to look forward to!