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Engineering and Maths
Primary Maths & Science
We have many other older experiments to share with you from our Science programme in 2018-2019 still on our blog - please visit and see the work of our super scientists and mathematicans. - click here
Marine Projects
2nd and 3rd class have been busy putting together wonderful projects on marine animals. They researched their various projects using textbooks, library books, computers and iPads.
Marshmallow Fun
We had great fun constructing 2D shapes and 3D shapes using marshmallows and cocktail sticks .
Skills: experimenting, designing and making, investigating, observing, analysing
Maths, Forces, Materials and their properties
As part of a fun Maths class we constructed 3D and 2D shapes using cocktail sticks and mini marshmallows. We worked on our counting and estimating skills. The marshmallows became the corners and the sticks were the edges of our shapes. After making our shapes we used our imagination to construct other shapes.
The Robot Hand is a simple engineering activity that teaches children all about the world of robotics! With just card, wool and straws the children created a moving, bendable hand. This activity encourages exploration of robotics, engineering, and creative thinking, making it an ideal STEM activity.
This Robotic Hand STEM Activity combines designing and creating and engineering. It also encourages students to think about how the human body functions, robotic technology in the real world, and elements of design.
STEM: A Robotic Hand
 robotic hand (18) |  robotic hand (17) |  robotic hand (16) |
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 robotic hand (15) |  robotic hand (14) |  robotic hand (11) |
 robotic hand (13) |  robotic hand (12) |  robotic hand (9) |
 robotic hand (10) |  robotic hand (8) |  robotic hand (7) |
 robotic hand (6) |  robotic hand (5) |  robotic hand (4) |
 robotic hand (3) |  robotic hand (2) |  robotic hand (1) |
Experiment to investigate can you make something move by using only sound?(sound moves in waves)
2nd and 3rd class students love a good science experiment, and this one was no exception!
The equipment needed:
Mixing bowl, cling film, sugar, a baking tray and a wooden rolling pin.
To prepare we tightly wrapped cling film over the mixing bowl and sprinkled some sugar on top.
Each child then took turns in banging the rolling pin off the baking tray above the mixing bowl.
They were amazed to discover that the sounds waves produced by the baking tray and rolling pin, do in fact, make the sugar dance on the cling film!
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An Taisce Spring Clean up
On Wednesday 10th April, Rathlee NS pupils with Ms Hughes joined with Rathlee Tidy Village Committee in the annual , An Taisce anti-litter awareness spring clean – up. This activity helps the children to develop an awareness of being responsible global citizens and how their actions impact on the wider world. It was a glorious day and a wonderful way for the children to appreciate the beautiful environment they live in and the wonder of nature.
This is part of the Science curriculum strand: Environmental awareness and care
Strand Unit: Caring for the Environment
The objectives are that the children:
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participate in activities that contribute to the enhancement of the environment
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identify and discuss a local, national or global environmental issue
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come to appreciate individual, community and national responsibility for environmental car
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ensuring that they are true global citizens
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Before
Before we set off with Rathlee Tidy Village committee, Mairín Wade, Maureen Sloyan and Celia Rolston.
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After
We collected 10 bags of rubbish
The Marshmallow Challenge
Objective: To construct a tower as high as possible using only spaghetti and masking tape. A marshmallow must be placed on top of the tower. The tallest tower standing unaided wins.
Time:20 minutes
Materials: 90 cm Masking tape, 25 sticks of spaghetti and a marshmallow.
This task involved teamwork, creativity, innovation and problem solving. Group 3 built the tallest tower but did not manage to hold the marshmallow on top.
All of the pupils were engaged in the task and worked very well in their groups.
