P5A have been learning about the changing state of water (from solid, to liquid, to gas). Last week they carried out an experiment to predict and then time how long it would take for ice to change back to water using their hands (body temperature), room temperature and by adding heat (using a hair dryer).
We had great fun, although the ice was very cold to hold!
Our topic this term is Water. We have been learning all about the water cycle and the importance of water. P5A spent time outside this week looking at the best areas around the school to place a water butt to collect water. They also took time to decorate their own water butts. This task involved collaborating with peers and applying critical thinking, a very important meta skill. Next week we will monitor the water they collect.
