‘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.
Year 1
We were thinking about which flowers had been planted and which were wild flowers and how they might have got there #y1science
Year 2
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 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 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 which material would be suitable for Jigsaw Jo’s jumper. #y2science
Year 3
Class 3 investigating the strength of magnets and defining the words attract and repel #y3science
Class 3 investigating different soil samples as part of their rocks and soils topic. They found out what soil is made from and learned about the different layers of soil #y3science
Year 3 were rock detectives in science this afternoon. They grouped and classified rocks by looking at their properties. They then had a go at grouping them into igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks. They tested the hardness of the rocks to help them #y3science
Year 5
Class 5 thoroughly enjoyed working with Miss Sinclair, from Longcroft Secondary School, exploring different objects under a microscope #y5science
Class 5 have had great fun learning all about irreversible changes in Science this week! ☺️ #y5science
Class 5 have enjoyed finding out which materials are good conductors of electricity this week . #y5science
Class 5 have enjoyed finding out about how their shadows change throughout the day! 🌍 #y5science
