Science and Design

Last week we tested various materials for transparency. In a dark classroom we used torches and a variety of materials including fabric, paper, cellophane, tissue paper, faux fur, felt, leaves, feathers and card. We then designed our ideal lampshade and later made our lampshades with a partner. We established that some materials are sufficiently transparent and others are opaque. The transparent materials were best suited to make a lampshade. Ask us what these two words mean!

We were sad you couldn't join us for the lampshade making session, but we managed really well. Take a look at our lamps once they are hung up and lit.