Abbey Primary School Podcast
In another excellent recording of our Game Changer Podcast, we spoke with the brilliant Year 5 students from Abbey Primary School: Harry, Julia, Bailey, Oscar, Arianna and Villi. The students shared their knowledge on all things STEM and sustainability, as well as their thoughts on home-made vs shop bought pancakes!
“What is the posh name for rain, or sleet or snow?"
Precipitation is any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere and reaches the ground. But did the pupils remember this keyword?
“What are the three fossil fuels? Is it coal, oil and gas?”
Correct! Well done guys!
“Fossil fuels are going to run out because they are non-renewable”
A brilliant answer from Arianna — fossil fuels will eventually run out because there is a finite supply that cannot be replaced as quickly as it is being used up. Arianna showed excellent scientific knowledge and is already on the path to being ready for her GCSEs!
“What uses electricity that you can't live without?”
Harry couldn’t survive without his Xbox, Oscar without his phone, and Bailey said she would crash into something during the night without her lights! Arianna explained that she would miss school because classrooms rely on all sorts of digital technology, including smart boards, computers and Chromebooks.
I was definitely hoping for an invitation round to the girls’ houses after hearing about their kitchen gadgets — they offered to make me a cup of tea using the kettle, while Julia would be plugging in her waffle maker and Arianna her pancake maker!
“Are greenhouses and greenhouse gases different?”
An excellent question. Yes — they are different, even though their names sound very similar.
A greenhouse is a building made of glass or clear plastic. It is used by gardeners and farmers to grow plants. Sunlight comes in through the glass and warms the inside, helping plants grow even when it’s cold outside.
Greenhouse gases are not buildings at all. They are gases in the Earth’s atmosphere, like carbon dioxide and methane. These gases act like a blanket around the Earth, trapping some of the Sun’s heat and keeping the planet warm enough for us to live on.Many factories release pollutants like carbon dioxide, sulphur dioxide, and other harmful gases into the air. These not only contribute to climate change but can also cause air pollution, which is bad for people’s health and the environment.
They have similar names because they both 'trap heat,' but they work in different ways.
We hope they continue to spread their knowledge and inspiring advice, as well as invite me round for a cup of tea and waffles! The future of the planet is looking bright with these young voices leading the way.
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