Science Day in Zion Class

Science Day 2026 - Curiosity...What's your question?

For Science Day, our theme was "Curiosity – What's Your Question?" We began by thinking about things we were curious about and writing down questions we wanted to investigate. We then took part in a range of exciting hands-on activities to help us discover the answers.

One activity explored the question, "Does toast always land butter side up?" We carried out experiments and discussed why objects fall and land in different ways.  We also investigated "How do birds build their nests?" After learning about the materials and techniques birds use, we worked in teams to create our own nests using spaghetti and wool. This challenge helped us understand how birds carefully design nests to be strong and secure.  Another question we explored was "How do boats float?" We learned about buoyancy and tested different designs to see which would stay afloat and carry the most weight.  Finally, we looked at "Which planes fly the best?" We designed and folded paper planes, then tested them to find out which shapes and designs travelled the furthest and flew most successfully.

Science Day was a fun and engaging experience that encouraged us to ask questions, investigate ideas, and learn through practical experiments. It showed us that curiosity is an important part of science and discovery.