A thought that might have been going through the minds of Year 5 pupils at Cordwalles Junior School as they spent a morning building water rockets. The aim of the session was to learn about pneumatics and hydraulics through practical application. Once the models were completed, the children concentrated on predicting how far their rocket might travel. Excitement mounted as "launch" time approached. The pupils were not disappointed as they watched the rockets fly towards the sky at distances further than they had estimated. Lots of 'oohs' and 'aaghs' could be heard with each rocket launch, the session providing an excellent learning experience for the children, as well as lots of fun.
A pupil commented, “I already love science but this activity has made me think more about taking up science or doing it as an A level.”
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