Primary Science

In this experiment Rang 5 learned that the vinegar reacts with the calcium carbonate in the eggshell. This chemical reaction creates a gas and dissolves

Rang 4 learned that when baking soda and vinegar are mixed it creates a chemical reaction. The gas carbon dioxide is released. This gas inflated

To celebrate Science Week we watched the “Curious Minds Science Show” on Monday. It was very interesting!

Rang 5 learned about sodium polyacrylate. This is a chemical found in disposable nappies. It solidifies liquid and changes it to gel.  This is why

Rang 5 put a gummy bear in water overnight. The gummy bear increased in size. Rang 5 learned that the name of this process is

Rang 4 learned about force and weight distribution. Thirteen children were able to stand on the table before the balloons burst!

In Naíonáin Mhóra we had great fun using the Bee-bots today We programmed them to follow a map and even do a little dance. It

Creating fireworks in a jar We have been studying China and the Chinese new year recently in Rang 4. In art and science this week,