Scoil Chlochair Mhuire, Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork

5th/6th class blog

A scientist is not a person who gives the right answers; he is one who asks the right questions.

Our Rang 5 classes have been transformed into a buzzing science hub this term. From concocting crazy chemical reactions to unravelling mysteries of the universe, our young scientists are diving headfirst into all sorts of exciting experiments.

Some of the experiments included making ice-cream and oublek, exploring how hot air rises, water bottle vapour, skittles and m&ms in water, making plastic from lemon juice and cream, an apple volcano, metal pins floating on water (surface tension). Last but not least we performed a whole class egg-drop challenge!      

Our classroom has really turned into a haven for budding scientists and the excitement is contagious. Who knows what groundbreaking discoveries our Rang 5 scientists will make next.

Orla Holm