Science - sound walk

We are learning about sound in science. We went on a short walk today around the school and sat in the outdoor classrooms listening to all the different sounds we could hear. 

Science Investigation - Magnets

The boys and girls were investigating how magnets worked. 

They tested lots of objects like paper clips, money, keys, pencils, rulers and cutlery. 

First, they predicted which items would be attracted to the magents. 

After they recorded their predictions they had a chance to investigate which items would be attracted to the magnetic wands. 

Once they had investigated all of the objects they recorded all of their results.

The objects they discovered were attracted to the magnetic wands were the keys, paper clips and money. 

Energy Workshop

Leanne from Brigid's Garden came to our school today to do an energy workshop with us. 

She introduced her friend Guzzler who taught all of the boys and girls about how energy works and great ways to save energy in school and at home. 

The boys and girls learnt about energy chains. 

Teeth

We are learning about teeth and how to care for our teeth this week. 

We have learnt what we use our teeth for, how to keep them healthy and what foods are bad for our teeth. 

We have lots of interesting books about teeth and visiting the dentist to read. 

Some of the boys and girls assembled a 3D model of a tooth. 

Science Week - Absorption

                                                

We are investigating if tissue paper is absorbent. We put food colouring in the water so we can see the tissue absorbing the water. 

First, we made predictions on whether or not the tissue is absorbent. 

We tested other materials like tin foil and cotton wool. 

       

We had lots of fun! 

Our Swallows

                       

We are learning about the migration of swallows. They are getting ready to go to Africa for the winter months.  

Autumn is here!

Autumn is here! 

We are learning all about Autumn in our class this week. 

Today we were looking at Autumn leaves. 

We have lots of interesting things on our Nature Table now!

Cress Seeds (Day 5)

After only five days our little cress seeds were ready to bring home!! 

                                      

The boys and girls compared their seeds, which grew very fast over the five days to our control, which had no water or sunshine to help it grow.

Our control - These seeds did not grow as they had no water or sunlight.

Our seeds- After just five days they were ready to bring home! They had lots of water and sunlight,

Cress Seeds (Day 4)

 The children in First Class are amazed at how quickly our little cress seeds are growing!!! 

Cress Seeds (Day 2)

 The boys and girls were VERY excited today to see that some of the seeds have already started to sprout after one day! Come back tomorrow to see if more have sprouted! 

Cress Seeds (Day 1)

The children planted some cress seeds today in school! We are going to watch how they grow and investigate what the seeds need to grow (water and light).  

 Robert and Maeve are preparing their seeds

We left the seeds beside the window so they have lots of light!

Our Senses

Our Five Senses

We are learning about our five senses in Múinteoir Sinéad's class. We will be carrying out investigations on all five senses - sight, hearing, taste, touch and smell. 

Our Mr. Potato Head Display showing our five different senses.

We've also learnt a song about our senses! 

"We've five senses, we've five senses,

Sight and smell, sight and smell,

Touching, hearing, tasting,

Touching, hearing, tasting,

All day long!!