‘Education is not about the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.’ – W.B. Yates
We explore, discover and make sense of the world around us through practical, hands-on experiences both within and outside our school. We are curious and ask questions so that we can develop our knowledge and scientific skills. To find out more about the science we learn in each year group, click on our long-term plan below.
![Class R Solar system](https://ticktonprimary.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Class-R-Solar-system.jpg)
Year 1
We have been having a close look at the trees in our forest, doing some bark rubbing and showing some fantastic team work skills. #y1science #ourschool
![We have been having a close look at the trees in our forest, doing some bark rubbing and showing some fantastic team work skills. #y1science #ourschool](https://ticktonprimary.co.uk/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
Year 2
Class 2 have been investigating why animals may live in our woodland and field areas. #y2science
![Class 2 have been investigating why animals may live in our woodland and field areas. #y2science](https://ticktonprimary.co.uk/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
Class 2 thoroughly enjoyed their visit from the science department at Longcroft School. They spent time exploring what a scientist is and what jobs they might do. #y2science
![Class 2 thoroughly enjoyed their visit from the science department at Longcroft School. They spent time exploring what a scientist is and what jobs they might do. #y2science](https://ticktonprimary.co.uk/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
Class 2 have been observing and grouping different seeds. They also have been planting their own broad bean seeds to take care of over the next few weeks. 🪴 #y2science
![Class 2 have been observing and grouping different seeds. They also have been planting their own broad bean seeds to take care of over the next few weeks. 🪴 #y2science](https://ticktonprimary.co.uk/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
Class 2 have been investigating the strength of different types of paper to see if they would be suitable for a Lego brick. #y2science
![Class 2 have been investigating the strength of different types of paper to see if they would be suitable for a Lego brick. #y2science](https://ticktonprimary.co.uk/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
Year 4
A letter from 10 Downing Street arrived this afternoon, thanking these girls for supporting the government in its mission to protect our natural world #y4writing #y4science
![A letter from 10 Downing Street arrived this afternoon, thanking these girls for supporting the government in its mission to protect our natural world #y4writing #y4science](https://ticktonprimary.co.uk/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
Creating classification keys to identify trees caused great excitement this afternoon:we could write on tables! 🌳🥳 #y4science
![Creating classification keys to identify trees caused great excitement this afternoon:we could write on tables! 🌳🥳 #y4science](https://ticktonprimary.co.uk/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
Class 4 have had a busy afternoon of science:identifying trees and learning to use classification keys #y4science
![Class 4 have had a busy afternoon of science:identifying trees and learning to use classification keys #y4science](https://ticktonprimary.co.uk/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)