Science Club was full of curiosity and teamwork this week as our Year 6 leaders guided Year 2 pupils through a fascinating chemistry investigation: Can you lift an ice cube using only a piece of string?
The children began by making predictions and discussing what they thought might happen. They then placed a piece of string across an ice cube and sprinkled a small amount of salt over the top. After waiting patiently for a short time, they carefully lifted the string and were amazed to see the ice cube rise with it!
Through the investigation, the children learnt that the salt briefly melts the surface of the ice. As the water refreezes around the string, it becomes trapped, allowing the ice cube to be lifted. This introduced the children to the idea that materials can change state and that chemistry plays a part in many everyday phenomena.
It was a fun and engaging session that brought science to life, while providing another excellent opportunity for Year 6 pupils to demonstrate their leadership skills and support younger learners.
