Year 6 had a fantastic trip to the STEM Fair, where they met Hampton School pupils and explored a brilliant range of science and engineering projects.
From aeroplanes programmed to drop seeds into infertile soil to an impressive engineered crane, there was plenty to spark the boys’ curiosity.
One particularly memorable invention was a fascinating chemical slime that behaves like a liquid when left alone but turns solid when pressure is applied – much to the boys’ amazement! They also discovered a helicopter powered by charged energy, a water-storage tank designed to help communities during droughts, and a clever device that can tell exactly how much water a plant needs.
There were some wonderfully creative ideas too, including a “perfect circle” app that tests just how steady your hand really is, and an intricate marble run that kept everyone watching to see where the next turn would lead.
The boys asked lots of thoughtful questions and left with their minds buzzing with new ideas.
