This week is the lab_13 Irchester Birthday! Our teachers will be sending out extra nature themed plant and animal experiments for Irchester pupils to do around their own house, and the lab experiments shared with you will help create our lab_13 birthday party; there might even be cake!
For today, let’s get started with the decorations. Here is a simple paper twirler that looks good, you can play with it, and do science experiments as well!
- Draw or print a spiral on a piece of paper: Use this template: Twirler Template or if drawing leave 3-4cm between each loop of the spiral.
- Colour and decorate your spiral if you want, then cut carefully along the lines.
- Attach a piece of thread or thin string to the middle of the spiral: either with sticky tape or by carefully poking a hole in the paper and tying the string through.
Can you make it spin without touching it?
What happens if you move it through the air or blow on it?
What happens if you hold it above something warm? Try a radiator, a lamp, warm sun on the ground or even someone’s head!
Why do you think this makes it spin?
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