September Synopsis

Science:
So far in science we have done experiments and started to brain storm ideas for projects to enter in Sci fest or BT Young Scientist. Two of my favourite and most interesting experiments were making 'volcanoes' and 'brass'. To make volcanoes we used the method of neutralisation. We mixed and acid (vinegar) and a base (bread soda) to make carbon dioxide gas and an 'eruption'. To make brass we used a copper coin. We turned the  
coin from a copper colour to silver to gold!
http://chemistry.about.com/cs/howtos/ht/buildavolcano.htm
http://chemistry.about.com/od/chemistryhowtoguide/a/goldsilverpenny.htm




Technology: 
In Tech so far we went over the safety rules in the tech room and are in the process of making key rings and clocks. I have completed my key ring and am filing my clock at the moment. This is my first year trying out tech as a subject and I am really enjoying it. I thought the practical work would be 
extremely difficult but it turns out 
it is fun and rewarding.

Junk Kouture:
At the beginning of TY we were told we had to take part in Junk Kouture. The task seemed quite daunting at first but once we got in our groups and got stuck in it became enjoyable. Our group chose to make a 'nature' based outfit. We decided to make a skirt out of leaves. We paper pachéd the skirt using chicken wire as our base and stuck leaves on top using PVA glue. We had to dry out the leaves before hand , flattening them in layers with kitchen towel and books which took a very long time. We still have a long way to go but we hope it turns out well in the end.