Forge Valley Science Department

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[Forge Valley Science Department @ForgeValleySci]

Some of our Y10 and Y12 students presented posters of their research at the IRIS conference yesterday. They did an excellent job and we're really proud of what they have achieved!
We are already looking forward to next years projects and conference! #STEM @ForgeValley

[Research in Schools @ResearchInSch]

What an amazing day at our Manchester conference ! 🎉

Our students showcased their fantastic work over the last year and proved what young people can achieve when given the chance.

A huge thank you to everyone who attended and made the day unforgettable! 🚀✨

#IRISConferences

[Forge Valley School STEM Club @ForgeStem]

Merry Christmas from Forge Valley STEM club!! We look forward to seeing everyone again in the new year @ForgeValley

[Forge Valley Science Department @ForgeValleySci]

Congratulations @ForgeValley pupils: Martha, Hannah, Sophie and Evelyn for competing and coming 3rd at the Sheffield regional @RoySocChem Top of the Bench competition at @NDHSSheffield! Also a big thank you to our teams helper, Alexandra from @ndhs_sixth_form!

[Forge Valley School STEM Club @ForgeStem]

Messy club today as Y7s and 8s investigated slime, changing variables such as %borax, and water to glue ratios. Some variables made slime more elastic, some more brittle or sticky @ForgeValley #STEM #STEMclub #slime

[Forge Valley School STEM Club @ForgeStem]

Bonfire themed STEM club with fire writing for y7s and 8s tonight, and they learnt a little about thermal decomposition reactions as well. 🔥😃
#STEM #STEMclub @ForgeValley

[Forge Valley School STEM Club @ForgeStem]

Excellent catapult designs tonight, the furthest launched a projectile 2.6m! Also great to see some new faces, we hope you had fun and that we see everyone back after half term 🙂 @ForgeValley #STEM #STEMclub

[Forge Valley School STEM Club @ForgeStem]

Learnt about polymers and made custard powder bouncy balls tonight!!! The best bounced 39cm!! #STEM @ForgeValley #stemclub #bouncyballs

[Forge Valley School STEM Club @ForgeStem]

@ForgeValley this week we welcomed the y7s and 8s to STEM club with flame tests and sparklers. There was some excitement for explosions and whoosh bottle demos at the end 🙂🔥💥 #stem #scienceclub

[Forge Valley Science Department @ForgeValleySci]

Calling all parents of @ForgeValley students!

Use the following link to create a Seneca parent account and link it to your child's Seneca account.
https://t.co/TWtJNgNjuS

It will allow you to keep an eye on assignments that have been set and your child's progress!

[Forge Valley School STEM Club @ForgeStem]

Y9s made iodine clocks in tonight's club and tried to work out how to delay the reaction #STEM #STEMclub #forgevalleysci

[Forge Valley School STEM Club @ForgeStem]

Y9s were having fun with chain reaction stick explosions tonight #stemclub #stemuk #forgevalleyscience

[Forge Valley School STEM Club @ForgeStem]

We made tensegrity structures in STEM club tonight! Some were good enough to hold light objects 🙂 they sparked some good discussions about forces

[Forge Valley School STEM Club @ForgeStem]

Today's STEM club was all about creating pressure mat sensors to defend against potential Zombie attacks!

We loved the idea of camouflaging it as a door mat!

#STEMclub #forgevalleyscj #stemclubuk #forgevalleyschool

[Forge Valley School STEM Club @ForgeStem]

First time we've posted in a while, but great to see STEM club engaging with the making of wind/water turbines! They got very competitive to see who could record the biggest potential difference! #stemclub #forgevalleystem #forgevalleysci

[Forge Valley School STEM Club @ForgeStem]

Congratulations to the winning team of the Sturdier Skyscraper challenge!

This skyscraper not only lasted the longest on the shaking table, but was also the skyscraper to hold the most masses!

#STEMclub #stemeducation #forgevalleysci #forgevalleystemclub

[Forge Valley School STEM Club @ForgeStem]

Calling @ForgeValley Y7s and Y8's! Reckon you could build a stable skyscraper that could withstand an earthquake? Come and give it a try after school at STEM club on Thursday in room 111! Good Luck! #STEMclub #stem #forgevalleysci

[Forge Valley Science Department @ForgeValleySci]

@ForgeValley Y7s, your first assessment will be next week in class! Check your school email account for an email from Mr Barradell with information on topics and revision resources that he recommends! #forgevalleysci #revision #goodluck

[Forge Valley School STEM Club @ForgeStem]

The James Webb Telescope launched at Christmas! It will observe stars much further than we can currently see and answer questions about how the universe formed! It will take a month to fully deploy, find out what it is doing here 🙂🚀 https://t.co/k70TQAtwpx

[Forge Valley Science Department @ForgeValleySci]

We'd like to wish all pupils, parents and staff a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 🎄

See you in 2022!

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