P5A have been learning about the water filtration process which ensures our water is safe for drinking. We also spoke about Water Aid and their valuable work helping people who do not have access to safe, clean water or sanitation. We even designed our own water filtration systems. We discussed the role of World Water Day, Global Goals and the UNCRC rights –  Article 24, ‘you have the right to clean water.’

Pupils had great fun using sand, gravel and sand gravel filters to filter their own dirty water.

P5A had great fun during out skittles experiment where we added warm water to a plate of skittles and watched as the colour coating melted to make a rainbow affect. Pupils explained this happened because the sugar coating was soluble and melted in the warm water to create our rainbows.

P5A have been learning terms such as soluble, insoluble as well as solvents, solutes and solutions. We carried out an experiment this week to determine whether certain materials were soluble or insoluble in cold or warm water. We used coffee, salt, sugar and flour for this. Pupils enjoyed working in groups and analysing whether their hypothesis was correct or incorrect.

P5A have been learning about the water cycle and rain. We had great fun working in groups to create our very own rain clouds in jars using water, shaving foam and blue food colouring. The more food colouring we used the heavier our rain was.