Experiments encourage interest in STEM

Whitworth Community High School's special event to promote Science Technology Engineering and Maths

Harry Dyer from the Science Boffin project delighted students when he introduced them to a range of fun and exciting experiments to promote Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM).

Students from Whitworth Community High School got to witness and take part in a range of experiments over a whole week, which fuelled their interest in the subjects.

Harry Wakefield, 13, said: “We made a mini rocket using a film canister. We added sodium bicarbonate and vinegar and the top blew off – some even reached the ceiling.

“It was really excellent and we got to do lots of practical experiments.”

Another experiment involved a bottle of liquid and a ‘squid’, which moved to the bottom of the bottle when pressure was applied to the water.

Jessica Turner, 13, said: “I enjoy science because our teacher always answers all our questions and I want to be a marine wildlife biologist.”

Harry added: “It got you learning new things about the world. I think Science is an interesting subject but my favourite is History because I like learning about the past as it helps you to prepare for the future.”