![It's Science Week and Year 7 learned how to make 'Elephant's Toothpaste' with Ms Schoenmaker. Elephant’s toothpaste is an exothermic reaction - a reaction that releases heat energy. It is the decomposition of Hydrogen Peroxide into Water and Oxygen using yeast. When you add detergent the water foams up and makes a toothpaste looking foam which is warm to touch.](https://website-media-offload.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/28021137/2022-08-16_ScienceWeekElephantsToothpaste-13-e1660709435177-600x415.jpg)
Science Week 2022
The Science Department are excited to announce the Waverley Scientists of Science Week Competition!
Students from Years 5-12 are asked to record themselves undertaking an experiment at home and explaining the scientific concept behind it in a fun and engaging way.
Prizes will be awarded to a winners from both the Junior and Senior Campus.
Video Requirements
- Between 30 seconds to 1 minute 30 seconds in length
- Shot in portrait orientation, not landscape
- Be fun and engaging
- Be appropriate for sharing on the Waverley College social media pages
- Emailed to Ms Pace by 5pm Sunday, 20 August 2o23.
The Science Department are looking forward to celebrating Science Week with you!