Year 5 went to the National Science and Media Museum. Whilst we were there, we got to see lots of AMAZING things. We watched a science show that had experiments that the children could join in with – I even had a water balloon popped over my head! We learnt how ‘elephant’s toothpaste’ was created (not actual elephant toothpaste – just the name of the experiment) and create flames of different colours.
We then got to visit the ‘You:Matter’ exhibition where the children were able to immerse themselves in a digital experience that revealed how we are all connected to nature and the universe.
To finish off the day we went into their ‘Wonderlab’. Year 5 were able to experiment with light and sound to understand the technology they use everyday.
The children really enjoyed going on this trip and wanted to share some of their favourite parts:
Aaron: The experiment with the flames because it was cool when the colours changed.
Rory: I liked the show because a) the elephant toothpaste experiment was cool; b) Miss Goswami got wet; and c) the flames changing colour were interesting. The talk about the planets was fascinating!
Ibby: The part where we could put our face onto the screens to see how we are made of atoms.
Erica: I enjoyed being picked to help with the fire experiment.
Rody: I liked the mirror maze because it was fun!
Nate: I liked the whole of the ‘Wonderlab’ because you could interact with lots of different experiments.
Nimrah: I enjoyed the part where you could put your hand into optical illusion with water.
Help at home: Have a discussion about what your child’s favourite part of the day was. What was one thing they learnt from the science talk? What was the best experiment in the live show?