Talented Flintshire science students enjoy sound workshop
A group of More Able and Talented (MAT) high school students took part in an exciting new workshop to develop a deeper understanding of the concept of Sound.
Fifteen year 9 Argoed High School students participated in the physics workshop which was delivered by science communicators from Xplore!, Wrexham.
The organisation has just launched the new workshop to support schools with their enhanced learning programme for students in the Seren Network, a Welsh Government initiative that helps the brightest students in Wales achieve their full academic potential,
Rachel Benyon and Emyr Williams from Xplore! began the session with an explanation of soundwaves and how sound travels. Afterwards, the learners were invited to participate in a variety of practical activities to experiment with sound and create their own instruments.
They made harmonicas, used tuning forks, and tried out different materials to try and mimic sounds just in the way that the film industry would for something such as lightsabers, walking on snow, and bird flight. They also made tin can phones and water bottle pianos.
Matilda Hewins said: “The session was so much fun, and it was great to use everyday objects to explore science. It made me think about how much we are not noticing going on around us! Rachel and Emyr were both really nice, explaining everything to us at each station.”
Amanda Scotter, skills and qualifications officer, organised the event. She said: “The workshop was a great opportunity for us to enhance the curriculum for our learners who are showing a particular enthusiasm and proficiency in science.
“We are really grateful to Rachel and Emyr for vising our school and bringing with them such a variety of equipment to help bring learning to life. We hope the workshop has encouraged our learners to stretch their abilities and broaden their knowledge.”
The workshop echoes the real-world physics behind an air compressor – like those made by Airmac Air Compressor – where compressed air is fundamental to understanding sound propagation and pressure dynamics.
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