Digital Art – Science of Force fields

An exhibition comparing science fiction with science fact includes a section on ‘Real force fields’. Students produced a series of A4 posters or a computer presentation explaining the science of force fields. Their presentations include magnetic, gravitational and electric fields, how to give objects a charge of static electricity, and uses of electromagnets and how the strength of the magnetic field of an electromagnet can be controlled by using resistors to control the current.

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Recycling Report (UAE)

Students carried out some research on UAE recycling initiatives and then wrote a report for their local council on the advantages and disadvantages of a proposed new recycling plant in their area.

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Problem Solving: Soundproof Design

Students investigated which materials are the best for soundproofing. They explored different materials and decided which materials to use for soundproofing their box. Each student assigned a different material and they filled their box with that specific material. Students measured the sound level of a tone playing from inside the box using a decibel meter from outside the box. Students shared this data during live session and analyzed which types of materials absorbed the most sound and which reflected the most sound.

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Home lab: Static Electricity

Students performed simple experiments at home using materials readily available at home. These experiments enabled the students to have a better understanding on how electric charges interact and how static electricity builds up and transfers.

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Home lab: Recycling Paper

Students made a recycled paper from old newspaper, and evaluated the quality of the paper formed. They carried out an independent research in planning their own investigation.

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