Science Incursion - Professor Bunsen

On Monday 2nd September all of our year 8 students were dazzled by Professor Bunsen. Professor Bunsen’s show featured fun, interactive science demonstrations aimed at engaging students and fostering their interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

The show included experiments that showcased concepts that the students have studied this year, such as chemical reactions and physics principles. It was wonderful to see our students involved and engaged in this hands-on learning experience.

Student experiences:

I enjoyed Mr Bunsen’s talk as it was informative and fun like how he showed us mini explosions, and how sound waves would look if we could see them. In my opinion, there was never a boring moment, everything was informative and brought light to more parts of science we could learn. My favourite part of his talk would have had to be how he had a speaker to place on things, which would be louder and better or quieter with worse quality. The talk was great to listen to and I had a great time.

Henry Flight 8 Doble

Professor Bunson showed us how dangerous things such as hairspray and butane are when they come in contact with fire by doing some experiments which he said to not do at home as they can harm and potentially kill. He grabbed a large jug and sprayed some hairspray in the bottom and plugged the top with a stuffed animal. He lit a barbecue lighter in it and there was an explosion that launched the stuffed red panda across the room. He also grabbed an empty can of pringles and a balloon full of hydrogen gas and made a small rocket. He made the hydrogen gas by putting aluminium foil and drain cleaner in a wine bottle with a balloon over the top. Over time it filled the balloon and he filled the pringles can with the gas which he lit.

Zavier Radonic 8 Doble

Isje Turang-Timmins

Learning Area Leader - Science