Before or after exercising? A Science experiment

Hi big little minds,

This week we have carried out a Science experiment in 2RB.

We wanted to find out how visual memory, alertness and awakeness were afected by exercising. We carried out 3 different tests:

On Monday, we did a visual memory test. We looked at some pictures for 1 minute, then we tried to tick out the ones that we saw from a set of pictures.

On Wednesday, we did an alertness test. We worked in pairs for this. One person was holding a ruler and they had to let go without letting their partners know when, the other person put their fingers just at the end of the ruler and they had to catch it as quick as they could.

On Thursday, we tried to find out if we were feeling more awake before or after exercising.

Everyday we followed these steps:

First, we did the test. Then, we went out ouside to do some running.  Last, we repeated the same test again.

After that we compared our test results before and after running. We have been doing lots of writing on this topic and we will continue next week.

I can’t wait to share with you the results of our experiment but in the mean time enjoy these pictures of the process.

 

 

Miss Bratos

 

Don’t forget to do this experiment over half term

Balloon Car Racers Experiment

Big qu: How can I make the car go fastest or furthest?

Once a month I will post a scientific experiment for you to enjoy at home as a family. It would be great if you could have a go and let me know how it went. Make predictions, tell me about your failures and successes and take photos. All details about the experiment can be found below.

What you need to do:

Watch the video –

http://www.rigb.org/families/experimental/balloon-car-racers

Get the materials

Have a piece of paper to answer questions

Think scientifically (make lots of mistakes and learn from them until you come up with the design you want – car goes fastest or furthest)

Have fun doing science at home

Predictions (answer before you start experiment):

What will make the car go faster?

How can you make the car go further?

Questions to answer during experiment:

What acted as an engine for the car?

What made the car go faster?

How did you make the car go further?

Have a race. Whose car went further/faster and why?

Email the following to me:

1. 3 pictures of your experiment (eg. apparatus used, experiment in action).

2. Answers to the big question and other questions above (with name and class).

Your pictures and scientific findings could be included in a “Science At Home” display in school.

http://www.rigb.org/families/experimental/balloon-car-racers

Thank you for doing some Science At Home,

Miss Nakibinge

alisonnakibinge@rosendale.cc

Science experiment to do at home

Balloon Car Racers Experiment

Big qu: How can I make the car fastest or furthest?

Once a month I will post a scientific experiment for you to enjoy at home as a family. It would be great if you could have a go and let me know how it went. Make predictions, tell me about your failures and successes and take photos. All details about the experiment can be found below.

What you need to do:

Watch the video –

http://www.rigb.org/families/experimental/balloon-car-racers

Get the materials

Have a piece of paper to answer questions

Think scientifically (make lots of mistakes and learn from them until you come up with the design you want – car goes fastest or furthest)

Have fun with Science At Home

Predictions (answer before you start experiment):

What will make the car go faster?

How can you make the car go further?

Questions to answer during experiment:

What acted as an engine for the car?

What made the car go faster?

How did you make the car go further?

Have a race. Whose car went further/faster and why?

Email the following to me:

1. 3 pictures of your experiment (eg. apparatus used, experiment in action).

2. Answers to the big question and other questions above (with name and class).

Your pictures and scientific findings could be included in a “Science At Home” display in school.

http://www.rigb.org/families/experimental/balloon-car-racers

Thank you for doing some Science At Home,

Miss Nakibinge

alisonnakibinge@rosendale.cc