Generation Science visit for P4 and P5.

Jamie and Teegan from “Generation Science” visited us to teach us about Electricity.

It was lots of fun and learnt lots about Electricity.

We got to be scientists.  We had to test magnets and copper wires to see how much electricity we could make.  We measured it using an Ammeter.

Then we charged up the Hexbugs using the best combination of magnets and copper wires.  Then we raced the Hexbugs.

We have been learning some Survival Skills.

Kate visited our school and taught us how to start a fire safely in a survival situation.  We used flint and steel which isn’t hot but it creates sparks.  We each had a go at lighting a cotton wool ball.

Then we had to safely put the fire out in a bowl of water.

We learnt that whenever you want to light a fire you should ALWAYS have something to put it out with like water or a fire blanket.

We also learnt how to make a Den in less than 5 minutes!

We used climbing rope and tarpaulin.  It was tricky tying knots but we enjoyed the challenge.