This morning, at 10:30, I joined a Google Meet with Mrs. Grant and Eleanor. It was on a science experiment, and every Wednesday, it was different experiments.
For today and this week, we did the experiment of water refraction. I remember doing something similar a few years ago, but instead of being with Eleanor, it was with Nanogirl. When I was on the meeting, Eleanor asked if we could guess what we might be doing with water. I guessed first try if it was flipping the arrow around, and I got it right!
While she demonstrated the flip of the arrow, she mentioned something about water refraction and how it affects the light through it. I asked at the end when she finished the demo about if light such as a torch would be different. Eleanor replied with the fact that torches might scatter out in rays, so I asked about something stronger like a laser. Eleanor didn’t have a laser, so she didn’t know the answer. Instead, Eleanor told me to try it and see what happens. These are my results, and sadly, torches do not work as well. Underneath the results is the badge.
Have you ever noticed on a sunny day that there seems to be a puddle of water on the tar-paved road that disappears as you approach it, something like a mirage, and wonder why this happens? Tell me the reason you find! I’ll give a hint: it relates to light refraction.
Kia ora Isa,
It’s Charlotte again, a blog commenter for the Summer Learning Journey. I enjoyed reading through this post and checking out your amazing mahi!
I love science experiments, they are so much fun! What is your favourite science experiment that you have ever done? Are there any experiments that you are hoping Eleanor does this Summer? My favourite science experiment is definitely putting mentos into different fizzy drinks and watching them fizz up!
How did you find this experiment? I think it is awesome how you were trying out different forms of light, for example, a torch and laser. I wonder if there are other aspects of the experiment you could change around? Would it work with different types of liquids?
Ngā Mihi Nui
Charlotte Visser
Summer Learning Journey
Kia ora Charlotte,
It’s Isa here. Thank you for your comment. I know quite a few fun experiments, so I don’t have a favourite. I remember when I was in year 1, we put skittles on warm water, which form a multicolour spiral. It was pretty cool to watch.
I just like a little surprise, so I’m hoping that Eleanor shows something new.
Different lights will have different results, as shown with the torch and the laser. I’ve always tried it with water, so I would be interested to know if the liquid was different. Have you done this experiment before?
From Isa
Kia ora! Eleanor here, who you met on the Google Meet! I enjoyed reading through your post- and especially love how proactive you were in testing the laser hypothesis Always foster that curiosity.
Kia ora Eleanor,
It’s Isa here. Thank you for your comment. I enjoy using my time to try different things. What do you like to do in your spare time, as a scientist?
From Isa
Kia ora! I am a big fan of going to the beach, going tramping and camping! It’s always great to have a wide range of interests
Hi Eleanor,
It’s Isa here. Thank you for your reply. That’s nice to spend time outdoors!
From Isa
Hey Isa!
My name is Somya, from Wigram Primary School.
Your work pulled of my Sock! I was also fortunate enough to be able to join the 10:30 Wednesday google meet!
It was a very fun time learning about hyposthesis of “refraction of light” and your laser beam work was amazing!
I was wondering in the Google meet that if that girl try’s it out will it work? And surprisingly it did!
I know that it took me around 10 minutes till I got it right, how much time did it take you? Did you do any trials before or did it work straight away?
Sincerely from: Somya
Hey Somya,
It’s Isa here. Thank you for your comment. It also probably took 5-10 minutes because the laser, torch and arrow work straight away. I had my dad help me especially with setting up the laser to do this experiment with because it’s his laser, not mine. That was probably another 10 minutes at the start. What water experiments have you done before?
From Isa