Chemical reactions with the Middle School
In Middle School we have been finding out about chemical reactions with Ms. Tobi.
We hear a lot about global warming on the news and how it is caused by carbon dioxide produced by industries. Well, we made our own carbon dioxide in class.
We did this using sodium bicarbonate (baking powder) and acetic acid (vinegar). You could even try this simple experiment yourself at home.
First we filled a balloon with sodium bicarbonate. Then we heated the acetic acid using a Bunsen burner. When it was heated sufficiently we poured it into a plastic bottle. We fitted the balloon over the mouth of the bottle and watched……
As the sodium bicarbonate fell down into the acetic acid, the mixture started to bubble and the balloon began to inflate. We found out later that this was caused by the gas, carbon dioxide.
The production of carbon dioxide from sodium bicarbonate is used in cookery to help cakes rise.
We love doing science experiments and look forward to using our new science laboratory when it is completed.
News
Pupils in the Science and Technology Fun Club
Pupils in the Science and Technology Fun Club enjoy discovering what can be made with simple household ingredients.
Alice Mathieu, Year 5, wins four gold medals and a cup
Alice Mathieu, Year 5, wins four gold medals and a cup in a swimming competition called Les Futurs Champions.
Read more … Alice Mathieu, Year 5, wins four gold medals and a cup
Year Five pupils set off to Grands Moulins du Bénin
Year Five pupils set off to Grands Moulins du Bénin to see how this industry in Cotonou produces 250 tonnes of flour per day from imported wheat.
Read more … Year Five pupils set off to Grands Moulins du Bénin
Years 3 and 4 'go back to nature'
Years 3 and 4 took full advantage of an opportunity to 'go back to nature' by visiting a farm in Calavi.
Field Trip to the seashore
Year 6 and 7 went on a field trip to a seashore where young turtles were taken care of.