Science at Staines Prep

Science at @StainesPrep, a co-ed, preparatory school for children aged 3-11, inspiring pupils to become successful learners & achieve high academic results.

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#StainesPrepScience #StainesPrepYr6 pupils have been exploring how hygiene helps to combat microorganisms. Learning the work of esteemed scientists Ignaz Semmelweis and Edward Jenner. They also saw how the jet black scorpion looks under UV. 😲

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You've seen the pictures. What questions do you have?

Our panel of @NASAWebb experts is ready to answer them in our NASA Science Live, starting 3pm ET (19:00 UTC) on July 13. Tag your Qs with #UnfoldTheUniverse: https://t.co/gXrivVNA1n

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#StainesPrepYear5 have been designing and setting off film canister rockets. It's a fun way to learn about chemical reactions where a solid and a liquid react to produce carbon dioxide gas. https://t.co/FSD7GkHgXG #StainesPrepRespect @StainesPrep @StainesPrepYr5 @StainesPrepHead

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#StainesPrepYear5 have been learning about chemical reactions and have witnessed the fantastic elephants toothpaste reaction by adding potassium iodide to hydrogen peroxide! #StainesPrepRespect @StainesPrep @StainesPrepYr5

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In #StainesPrepScience, #StainePrepYear5 pupils have been super excited this week setting off rocket cars. The vinegar and bicarbonate of soda react to produce carbon dioxide gas. This gives it the thrust to travel. NEW RECORD: 22.60 metres! 😲

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In #StainesPrepScience, #StainesPrepYear6 pupils have been making elaborate parallel circuits for their fantasy hotels. For #STEAMweek they have been showing off their amazing creations and explained how they work. #StainesPrepShare

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In #StainesPrepScience #StainesPrepYear5 pupils have been making spectacular rocket cars for #STEAMweek. They have set off their amazing creations in the playground with records being broken nearly every time. The furthest so far travelled 19.70 metres off rocket power alone!

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#StainesPrepScience is celebrating #BritishScienceweek next week. Kicking off with a spectacular assembly by @hallifordhead, visiting speakers from tech industries such as @SkyGroup as well as incredible cross curricular fun! 😀

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#StainesPrepYear5 have been producing amazing #SolarSystem projects for their #StainesPrepScience homework. Well done to all the pupils (and parents who have lent a hand) for such wonderful models, and including lots of facts to gain more of an understanding our of neighbours!

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#StainesPrepYear4 were creating imaginative trick shots for balls in #StainesPrepForestSchool this week. Great fun in the sun! #StainesPrepScience #StainesPrepOutdoorLearning

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#StainesPrepScience is celebrating #WomenInScience on 11th February. Who is your favourite female scientist? Take some inspiration from the display outside the science lab and research a famous female scientist. Make sure you #StainesPrepShare your findings with Mr Arthur!

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#StainesPrepYear4 had a great day practicing how to tie knots during #StainesPrepOutdoorLearning. #StainesPrepScience. 🪢

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Did you know that the Geminid meteor shower will peak tomorrow? It's one of the larger showers and so it's a great one to watch. Find out more here https://t.co/2Ub0GyfQEG #StainesPrepScience #StainesPrepShare #MeteorShower @RMGreenwich