Year 5 became material scientists this week for a fantastic and hands-on investigation into absorbency! Our mission was to discover which everyday materials could soak up the most liquid. Working in teams, we tested four materials—paper towels, test tubes, straws, and fabric—using a fair test setup.

We used straws to carefully measure the exact volume of water absorbed by each sample. The class learned all about variables, ensuring that the size of the material and the testing time were kept the same. The results were thrilling! We observed significant differences, with the paper towels proving to be the ultimate super soaker. This experiment taught us about the real-world applications of material properties, turning us all into experts on tackling spills!