Perfect Periscopes in Year 6

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Today, Year 6 explored the way light behaves when reflected. Specifically, they looked at how a periscope works and created their own. They thought carefully about their periscope design and selected the appropriate materials and equipment in order to make it. 



"I wanted to see if I could create a design where I could see behind me. I managed to design a periscope that could do it, but I noticed that the image behind me was upside down!" Ira

"I supported my partner to help them design their periscope. They weren't quite sure how to arrange the mirrors so that the light could be reflected properly." Emmanuella

It was brilliant to see the children demonstrating our learning powers - they showed: resilience, when they persevered; resourcefulness, when they used the resources around them to create their periscope design and reciprocity to support their peers.

Excellent work, Year 6!



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