This week, our Science Club, led by our fantastic Year 6 pupils, welcomed Year 2 children for a fun and engaging investigation all about diffusion. The session began with the Year 6 leaders explaining the activity and helping the younger children to set up their experiment. Together, they carefully arranged Skittles in a circle around a plate and gently added warm water to the centre.
The Year 2 pupils made predictions about what might happen next, supported by the Year 6 leaders. As the experiment began, everyone watched with excitement as the coloured coating from the Skittles dissolved and spread out into the water, creating vibrant rainbow patterns.
The children observed how the colour moved from the sweets, where it was concentrated, into the surrounding water. The Year 6 pupils helped explain that this process is called diffusion. They also encouraged the Year 2 children to notice how the colours stayed separate at first, which sparked lots of discussion and curiosity.
It was wonderful to see the Year 6 pupils taking on leadership roles, confidently guiding and supporting the younger children. Meanwhile, the Year 2 attendees showed great enthusiasm, asking thoughtful questions and sharing their observations.
A fantastic time was had by all, with plenty of scientific learning and teamwork on display!
“The colours might mix together. It turns from a high concentration to a low concentration”
-Theo
“It slowly fades away…”
-Rosie
“It spreads out so it changes”
-Jacob
“The sugar comes from the skittles”
-Mariam
