Tag Archive for: physics
Investigating static electricity
/0 Comments/in STEM at Home/by Bethany WillisMake things you will find around your home move without touching them! All you need for these static electricity investigations are a balloon, some paper or a can, a straw and a running tap.
Make a catapult
/0 Comments/in STEM at Home/by Melanie HoranMake this simple catapult to fire paper balls, mini marshmallows or pom poms using just some lolly sticks and elastic bands.
Make a tonoscope
/0 Comments/in STEM at Home/by Melanie HoranDo you want to see the sound waves from your voice? Make this tonoscope using a tube, plastic bag, some sugar or salt and a straw.
Make a magnet maze
/0 Comments/in STEM at Home/by Melanie HoranDo you want to move an object around a maze without touching it? All you need is a magnet, a magnetic paper clip or washer, a piece of card or a paper plate and your imagination!
Marble run
/0 Comments/in STEM at Home/by Melanie HoranHave you ever tried to make your own marble run? Using just cardboard, tape, a flat surface and a marble, you can be as imaginative and creative as you want!
Tag Archive for: physics
Photochemist
/0 Comments/in Communicator, curious, observant Primary, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6 Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science (Primary) Animals including humans, Earth and space, Electricity, Light, Plants Animals Including Humans, Earth and Space, Electricity, Light, Plants, Primary, Science/by Melanie HoranA Photochemist investigates the chemical effects of light. Photochemistry is a chemical reaction caused by absorption of ultraviolet, visible light or infrared radiation or a reaction that produces light. Photochemists may be interested in spectroscopy- splitting up light into it’s different colours to find out about the properties of the object being studied. They may be interested in photosynthesis, the way a plant generates energy from light. They may also study animals who use bioluminescence to signal to other animals or to lure prey.
Attributes: observant, curious, communicator
Useful links:
- The Primary Science Teaching Trust has a video of James Mortimer, a photochemist in his place of work talking about what he does.
- It’s part of their resource A Scientist Just Like Me.
