Year 4's Hot & Cool Science

Year 4 have been busy developing their scientific enquiry skills by investigating how temperature changes over time. The children used thermometers to measure the temperature of hot and cold water at five-minute intervals, carefully recording their results in tables. They explored how hot water gradually cools down while cold water warms up towards room temperature. The children then compared their findings, identified the highest and lowest temperatures, and discussed any patterns they noticed. They also learnt the importance of taking accurate measurements and spotting results that do not fit a pattern. To further develop their measuring skills, the children used stopwatches to time different activities, including writing the alphabet and their names backwards! They enjoyed comparing their results and identifying which activities took the longest and shortest time. These investigations helped Year 4 develop their confidence in using scientific equipment, recording data and drawing conclusions from their observations.