Discovery Science – Step 1 – Energy and Forces

In this experiment, performed by the Junior room, the children learned that the raisins were heavier than the drink and therefore sank to the bottom. They discovered that at the bottom of the fizzy drink, the raisins collected bubbles of carbon dioxide, resulting in the ‘raisins + bubbles’ becoming lighter than the drink. Consequently, they rose to the surface. When the raisins reached the surface, the gas bubbles burst and the raisins sank to the bottom, only to collect gas bubbles once again.

Tidiest School in Roscommon Awards Ceremony!

Our school was awarded the title of Tidiest School in the County!! Representatives from our school were invited to the presentation on the 7th of December in The Council Headquarters in Roscommon. It is a great privilege to be awarded with such a prestigious title and we would like to thank all our parents, pupils and staff for the important role they played in achieving this accolade.

Discovery Science – Step 5 – Castlerea Enterprise Town

We were one of the 120 businesses, community groups and clubs to exhibit at Castlerea Enterprise Town. The event took place in the sports hall of Castlerea Enterprise Hub on 9th & 10th of December. There was lots to keep the crowds entertained with a visit from Minister Denis Naughten, the Castlerea Brass Band, Rachel Allen, local professionals and Santa but to name a few!

Discovery Science – Step 2 – Technology – Using PowerPoint and Making Videos

We discovered how to make lemonade fizzy and 5th and 6th class decided to make a PowerPoint based on the scientific process we used. We made a title page, a page listing the materials, a page for our hypothesises, a page detailing our procedure and a results/ conclusion page.

The children also created videos of the children forming their hypothesises.What did Jack think?  See here!

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