Bit of a chemistry experiment day 🧪 🧫 with colour changing potions, finding ascorbic acid and creating his own lemonade. Then on to remembering how many protons, neutrons and electrons were in elements from his chemistry live lessons last term and applying them to Minecraft and the element maker to create his own elements in the underground laboratory he has designed.

• Science:
  • Learned about chemical reactions by observing colour changing potions
  • Identified ascorbic acid in lemons and understood its properties
  • Gained knowledge of protons, neutrons, and electrons in atoms while relating it to elements in the Minecraft game
  • Applied understanding of atoms and elements to create custom elements in the underground laboratory
• Math:
  • Counted and measured ingredients while making lemonade
  • Used subtraction skills to calculate the difference in protons, neutrons, and electrons for creating custom elements in Minecraft
• Social Studies:
  • Developed an appreciation for the role of chemistry in everyday life
  • Explored the concept of laboratories and their importance in scientific research
  • Engaged in hands-on activities promoting curiosity, discovery, and experimentation
• Art:
  • Had the opportunity to create visually appealing colour changing potions
  • Expressed creativity while designing the underground laboratory in Minecraft
  • Explored the concept of aesthetics in the design of elements and laboratory settings

Tips for continued development:

Encourage the child to:

• Explore more chemical reactions and their effects
• Create a visual representation of the periodic table using art materials
• Design and build a physical model of their underground laboratory
• Research famous scientists and their contributions to the field of chemistry