Dr Nicola Powles-Glover, Study Director at AstraZeneca delivered a series of stimulating science workshops across the Pre-Prep at Terra Nova today, inspiring their youngest learners and budding Scientists.
The Nursery theme 'Water Water Everywhere' looked at the various properties of water and liquids and Dr Powles-Glover was able to create a mini tornado in a bottle, as well as a huge explosion using just coke and a mentos mint.
Reception looked at creatures that live in water in their 'Under the Sea' workshop, as well as floating and sinking. Pupils also learnt how to put a stick through a balloon without popping it and how a mixture of flour and water could take both liquid and solid form.
Years 1 and 2 enjoyed workshops on 'Molecules and Rain', and in fact became water. Placed into groups of three, two pupils took on the role of hydrogen molecules whilst one became the oxygen. The groups were very close together in their frozen form of ice and then became separated with lots of energy when they turned into steam. By clicking, clucking and stamping, the pupils also simulated the sound of rain falling lighter and heavier.
The pupils were absolutely captivated by the hands-on demonstrations and learnt so much about science in the small space of an hour.
Head of Early Years and Pre-Prep, Rachel Cookson commented, "I have no doubt the children will go home enthusing about their day, after a simply magical set of demonstrations. Dr Powles-Glover certainly painted an exciting picture of Science, which will inspire so many of our pupils."
