Periscopes

Year 6 made some periscopes as part of our science work this afternoon. 

Here is a recount by Keaton and Harvir:

In this investigation we were trying to make a periscope.

First, we were given a sheet to cut out. Afterwards, we folded the sheet into a type of cylinder shape. Then we sellotaped both of the cylinders and put them around each other to make a larger cylinder. When we had made the cylinder we slipped two mirrors into the cylinder slots. When we looked through one end of the periscope, we could see out of the other end. That is how we made our periscope.

Here is another recount by Holly L:

Today, 22nd March, year 6 made a periscope in science for our topic 'how eyes work'. We all had fun, but some worked in pairs and others alone. This is what we did...

Firstly, everybody was given the basic structure of the periscope on a piece of card to cut out. We cut out all of the grey squares, cut the sheet in half along the dotted line and finally cut through the slits so the mirrors could slot in. 

After that, we curled up the piece of card and stuck the two ends together. We did the same with the other sheet. 

Once both sheets were stuck, we slotted them both together and finally stuck mirrors to each end. Now we could use them!