What’s happening in Year 6

Science

Students recently explored how the greenhouse effect works by running a hands-on science experiment. They compared temperature changes between two setups: a thermometer placed in open air and another sealed inside a clear bottle under the same heat source. The bottle acted like Earth’s atmosphere, trapping more heat and causing the temperature inside to rise more quickly. Students recorded their observations and discussed why the enclosed environment warmed faster.

Student reflection:

In Science we are learning about Weather. We are learning how to use scientific tools to measure the temperature, wind speed and the light. In teams we all used different tools to record the different types of instruments- which are called thermometers which records temperature, light meters are used to measure the amount of light and an anemometer which records the wind speed. We had a great time outside in groups, working together and learning how to use different types of scientific tools.
Sophia Gomesis & Emily Zanella

Marisa Maks, Eamonn Dunphy, Leonie Trees, Bryony Watkins, Ann Milicic
Year 6 teachers