Science

Our school definition of Science:

Science is the study and understanding of the world around us through observation and experimentation.

Please click here to read our Science 3 I's Statements

Reception

In Science, Reception have looked at some different materials. They thought about which material would be best for a mermaid tail and why. They discussed that they needed the material to be waterproof. They predicted which might be waterproof, and then they tested their ideas.

Year 2

Year 2 were busy gathering and recording data as they answered the question, 'do our feet get bigger as we get older?' in a recent Science lesson.

Year 3

Year 3 enjoyed a practical Science lesson, investigating whether there is any relationship between the length of someone's arms and legs and the distance they were able to throw and jump.

Year 4 Sound

In Science, Year 4 learnt all about the pitch of sound. They gave examples of things that made high and low pitch sounds, and they made pan flutes to explore if shorter or longer straws made higher or lower pitch sounds. Some children even managed to use this to play songs. Well done Year 4!

Year 5

In their science topic, Materials, Year 5 have been learning about thermal conductors and insulators. They completed an investigation to see which material was the best thermal insulator. They used bubble wrap, tin foil, tissue paper, a plastic bag and a tea towel to cover the mugs of water and wait for 1 hour to see the reduction in heat. They have also investigated which materials are magnetic around their classroom, and have began looking at soluble and insoluble materials. During their latest investigation, they tested what materials dissolved in warm water.

Year 6

Year 6 have been exploring how we are able to see. They have learnt that light is a type of energy known as electromagnetic radiation and that it is made up of photons (tiny particles of energy). They have worked in groups to demonstrate how light enables us to see things. Each group member took on a different💡 role: light source, object/reflector and the human eye. They have also been developing their understanding of reflection. They have learnt that all objects reflect light. Smooth, shiny surfaces reflect light at the same angle whereas rough, dull objects scatter light. Year 6 undertook an enquiry to see if they could identify the incident ray and the reflected ray when shining a light source onto a mirror.