‘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
Welcome to our Class 1 florist! #y1science #ourschool
Class1 have been looking for signs of Spring #y1science
We have tested materials to see if they are waterproof #y1science
We loved handling the animal from Fury Friends this morning! Thank you so much for bringing them in for us! @furyfriends #y1science #ourschool
Class 1 have been busy naming and growing animals in science #y1science
Year 2
Year 2 have been observing and sorting seeds this afternoon. They also have been planting broad bean seeds ready to look after and watch them grow.🌱#y2science
Class 2 have been scientists investigating the micro habitats that can be found in the school grounds. They noticed similarities and patterns in their observations too. 🦋🐝🐞#y2science
Class 2 thoroughly enjoyed meeting and learning about some very furry friends today! Thank you @furry_friends_animal_therapy #y2science #ourschool
Class 2 have been investigating how fast germs (glitter) can spread and how we can keep good hygiene🦠#y2science
Class 2 have been exploring different life cycles. #y2science
Year 3
Year 3 have been exploring soil. They collected soil, investigated what was in it and have added water to it to it. We found all sorts! Then we will observe it to identify how the water changes it’s appearance over time. #y3science
Class 3 have been grouping different rocks by looking at their properties #y3science
Class 3 have explored how we can change the size of shadows #y3science
Class 3 have been testing different materials to see which are the most reflective! #y3science
Class 3 have been working together to identify and label different bones in the human body. #Y3science
Year 4
More awe and wonder! 🤩 This afternoon we pond dipped🐸, hunted for invertebrates 🪲 and made dream catchers 🪶 We even found a newt! 😮#y4science
Ask us about producers, prey, predators and apex predators! We’re experts at food chains 🍀➡️🐛➡️🦔➡️🦅 #y4science
Today we’ve created our own classification keys #y4science
We’ve been busy identifying and classifying vertebrates, invertebrates and trees this afternoon #y4science
Ask us how to keep safe around electricity! We’re experts 🤩#y4dt #y4science
Year 5
Class 5 are exploring the parts of a plant associated with reproduction #y5science
Class 5 have been investigating how the shape of a parachute affects the speed it falls #y5science
Class 5 were exploring mechanisms this afternoon. We can find lots of examples of levers, pulleys and gears #y5science
Class 5 enjoyed using paper aeroplanes to explore air resistance this afternoon #y5science
Class 5 enjoyed exploring the question ‘Do objects of different weights fall at different speeds or the same speed? We proved that Galileo’s theory is correct #y5science
Year 6
Year 6 have been working hard to create their own branching keys in Science this week! #y6science
Class 6 enjoyed investigating Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution by exploring Finch beaks and adaptation this afternoon! #y6science
Class 6 have enjoyed investigating how light travels and how shadows work! #y6science
Class 6 have enjoyed investigating how water is transported through our bodies this afternoon! #y6science
Year 6 loved dissecting hearts this week in Science! #y6science
