Science Week - Year 2

To celebrate British Science Week, Year 2 have been exploring flight and air resistance.

We made paper helicopters and investigated to see if the size of the helicopter made a difference to how fast it fell to the ground. We also discussed the importance of a fair test because Mrs Griffiths didn't drop them from the same height!

Mila: I think the odd one out is the sugar glider because it is the only animal.

Alex: I think the odd one out is the paper plane because it can't travel a long distance like the aeroplane and helicopter can.

Olivia: I think the parachute is the odd one out because it doesn't have an engine.

Melvin: I think the plane is the odd one out because it is the only one that has wings!

Then we made a start on our posters - what can we do to improve air quality around our school? Year 2 are somewhat experts on ways to look after our environment so had some fantastic ideas such as carpooling, planting trees and riding your bike instead of using a car! We watched this video about air pollution: Air pollution video to help us understand the causes and effects of air pollution. 

Kian: This poster is like the one we made in English for Fantastic Mr Fox! It needs to be colourful and persuasive!

Cassius: People can share cars instead of driving lots of cars.