Pages

Thursday 25 February 2021

The States of Matter

 Aim: To change the states of water from solid to liquid to gas


Hypothesis: I think that the ice will turn into water in 5 minutes.


Equipment:

1. Beaker

2. Ice

3. Thermometer

4. Bunsen Burner


Method:

1. Ice is placed in the beaker on the bench,. Record its temperature

2. Once the ice has thawed, the Bunsen burner is set up with the tripod, gauze mat, heatproof mat and beaker

3. The Bunsen burner is lit.

4. The thermometer is placed in the beaker of water.

5. The findings are recorded on the chart. 


Findings:






Wednesday 17 February 2021

Counting the Beat

In Counting the Beat we learned there is different types of music like Rock, Pop & Country. Music is instruments and vocals combined together to make them sound good. We can hear music in our car when there is a radio or in a shop sometimes there is music.

Bunsen Burner

What are the two main types of flame? 

Safety flame & blue flame


Which flame is hottest and why?

blue flame because the air hole is open


Which type of flame is used for heating? Blue flame because the safety flame creates soot

Which type of flame would be the most visible? Safety flame

Which type of flame would cause soot to form? Safety flame


 

Tuesday 9 February 2021

Behaviour Expectations for Science

1. Line up outside the classroom.

2. Come into the classroom quietly.

3. On entering the room show that you are ready to learn by getting out your chromebook and sitting quietly.

4. Walk in the science lab - no running or silly behaviour.

5. Do not eat or drink in a science laboratory.

6. When using fire you must wear safety glasses.

7. Bags are to be stored under your table.

8. Do not taste or touch anything you are unsure of in the lab.

9. Always wear safety glasses when you are doing an experiment.

10. Listen to the teachers instructions.