This week, our trip to Allerton High School was all about convection! We learned that hot air rises and cool air falls and that this can create wind outside and also be used by gliders and birds to ease flight.

We then put this to the test! We emptied out large herbal tea bags, then positioned them on a heat-proof mat. After this, we used safety matches to light the top of the teabag. When successful, the tea bag glided into the air!