By Merryn Burgess

We are learning about WW2! We have done a plane experiment and now we are going to do a friction\ air resistance experiment.

The first step was to test which materials were best for our first test we all had the same materials: 1 rounded balloon, white string and 1 paper straw. But we all figured out that these were not the best options.

We had lots of different types of straws, string and balloons to experiment with.

We were learning about how we could maximise the length our balloons could travel. So, we reduced the level of friction made by the balloon and made it as aerodynamic as possible! In a simpler way the combination of all these items created less friction and more air resistance. This meant that our rockets could travel further and faster!

We were learning about how we could maximise the length our balloons could travel. So we reduced the level of friction made by the balloon and made it as aerodynamic as possible!

We had a competition to see how far and how high the rockets could fly. Each group had  3 tries\chances that we had to get our rockets as far as possible. They all got to the end of the gym hall and the top of the rope!

Each group got to the end of the gym hall and get to the top of the rope. Only groups got to the end every time!

This was a fun activity to boost our problem solving brains, engineering and design skills and teamwork and critical thinking. We can’t wait to do another exciting experiment with our amazing teacher Mrs Emslie!

By Merryn