The students of our Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Classes had a wonderful morning at the Museum of Country Life in Turlough where they enjoyed an excellent show/workshop ‘The Weather Show’.

It involved an interactive presentation covering principles such as atmospheric pressure, convection currents, sound, optics and electromagnetism. What our students found most enjoyable was the manner in which theory and practice was linked through fun and exciting experiments. The children learned all about thunder and lightning, how rainbows are formed while also examining climate change. They learned of the destructive power of extreme weather,in particular how tornadoes are formed. We explored areas that are subject to these extremes looking at the impact this has on their environment.

It was a most informative morning highlighting the importance and relevance of Science to our/the children’s everyday lives and a fitting way to conclude our Science Week celebrations.

Finally we were delighted to have the opportunity to wander through the fantastic Museum of Country Life, a great way to end a lovely morning.