Science Week - 13th -
17th Nov ‘06
[13th Nov ‘06] Today as part of Science
Week Ireland we were lucky to have been able to
visit The Armagh Planetarium’s
presentation at the WIT. It was divided into two parts – first we learned
all about current and static electricity and then we were shown a number of
experiments connected with electricity. Secondly we learned about the planets
and stars, constellations and star signs all from inside a dome style tent!
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Today is the first day of Science Week Ireland. We
went to the W.I.T. First we learned about electricity. We were told that
there are two types of electricity - static and current. Static comes off
your telly. If you rub a balloon off a jumper then touch it off long hair ….the
hair will stand up. We also learned about current electricity.
  
Current electricity will always try to find the shortest
way to the ground. We had an electric ball to demonstrate…a few boys
touched it. When they touched it all the electricity went to their finger
through their arm then their leg and to the ground.
  
  
Then we went into a big igloo thing and looked at all the
stars. We learned that spacemen eat food from a tube. We were told about the
constellations and how to find them. It was an enjoyable and worthwhile
visit. It was an interesting and educational experience. The experience will
help me with my school work and I look forward to our next school trip.
Report written by… Cathal Mahony.
 
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