To start our new Science topic on living things and their habitats, we explored classification keys and how we can use them to identify different animals. We then went out into the school grounds to look for any living things…
4 Red have been participating in science day. The class have been extending their scientific vocabulary in relation to ecosystems. We have explored how living and non living things are connected and how small changes can make a huge difference…
4 Blue have had a wonderful Science Day learning all about animals and ecosystems. We started by researching Bushra Schuitemaker, a zoologist who has been animal mad since she was a child! Bushra smashes stereotypes surrounding scientists as a woman…
Our Big Question: How does temperature affect us? What a thrilling day of Science we have had! Firstly, did you know that the children in 2Blue are such brilliant scientists? Watch the video to see what they got up to…
Today we participated in British Science Week. In Reception we explored the sense of smell and discussed what smells we liked We also learnt about Louis Braille and wrote our names using Braille. We looked at different colors and talked…
Today we participated in British Science Week. In Reception we explored the sense of smell and discussed what smells we liked We also learnt about Louis Braille and wrote our names using Braille. We looked at different colours and talked…
Today 4W were learning about ecosystems. We looked and defined scientific vocabulary linked to ecosystems and then discussed how a ecosystem works. What is an ecosystem? What do the following words mean: *extinct *hibernate *classification What happens if the producer…
We have had a super Science Day today. We have been learning all about “Happy Smells” and have been exploring and investigating our sense of smell. We chose our favourite colours and said how they make us feel. We learnt…
A fantastic day has been had in 5Red completing our amazing Science day. Firstly, we discussed the importance of Scientific language in explaining investigations. We looked at many new and old vocabulary and completed a word search looking for these…
Today children were given the task to safely get toy person to the bottom of the stairs. Each group were then given some different materials, string and toy. The children then had to construct parachutes which would maximise air resistance…
Wow, this Science Club has been explosive. We have been answering many BIG questions. Here are some of our investigations and experiments. Which way is north? To experiment to create a compass. Are bubbles always round? To create bubbles using…
This week the children were tasked with designing their own tightrope structures and working as a team to create a collaborative outcome. We learnt all about our centre of balance, gravity and what it takes for an object to balance…
In our plant unit, we have been learning what plants need to grow, the different parts of a plant and to identify some plants. This week we learnt the difference between wild plants and plants that we grow in our…
1Blue are SUPER Scientists! Last week, they described the properties of materials! Today, they sorted objects and grouped them according to what material they are made from. So much progress made by all. Keep it up children 🥳 Now it’s…
BH welcomed so many different types of animals this afternoon. Y1 were the lucky few to experience this first hand! What a brilliant and engaging way to learn about animals! Thank you Mrs Frankish and Miss Smith for allowing such…
Scientific Question: Is the weather always safe? Well, 1Blue tested it out! Which experiment did you enjoy taking part in? What have you learned about the seasons?
Mr Mahmood really enjoyed today’s science lesson and the children did too! The children were fantastic at finding the signs of Autumn. Please watch the video and answer the challenge 🍂 Challenge! Read the text with your adult and have…
1Blue are learning all about seasons in their science lessons and they have been very busy answering each week’s scientific question! Week 1 What are the four seasons? What sort of clothes would you wear for each season? Week 2…
Today was the day where we answered the final scientific question of our unit, Our Senses. What a fun way to end the unit! Today’s scientific question was; Is our sense of smell better when we cannot see? Well, my…
This week’s scientific question : How does my tongue help me to taste? The children tasted a variety of different foods and then identified and classified the tastes into 3 categories: Sweet, Salty and Sour. CHALLENGE! What did you have…
It has been a very busy day in 1Blue! The children showed off their fantastic acting, speaking and role-playing skills for English. They acted out the story, Alien School! Please watch the video below to see how brilliantly they did!…
Today, the children carried out a test. Their scientific question was; Can sound travel along a piece of string? Let’s take a look and see how they got on! The children shared that this was the best day ever! I…
1Blue LOVE Science! Our Science unit for this half term is called, ’Using Our Senses.’ The children learned the names of our body parts. They also delved into human organs! Watch this video to remind yourself. Can you share something…
1Red have delved into yet again, another FANTASTIC project week. Miss Smith had one BIG question for us…Which boat will hold the most golden underpants (cubes)? Miss Smith linked this week to another GREAT book, Pirates Love Underpants by Clare…
1Red love Science! Last week, the children explored their sense of touch. Today, the children have enjoyed exploring their sense of smell. Lots of smiles and laughter was shared during this lesson. I hope you enjoy the video. Can you…
1Red turned into mini-scientists today. The children explored their sense of touch. After touching the objects, they used adjectives to describe what they felt like. To do this, they went to the science pod – it was great fun! Take…
This week, 1Red were introduced to their Science topic, which is all about our 5 Senses. (Sight, Hearing, Smell, Taste and Touch). Today, as part of our English lesson, they have been learning to write labels and captions. (This linked…
Today, 5 Blue have been understanding the purpose behind ‘camouflage’ as part of their Diversity of the Rainforest topic in Science Week. To do this, they conducted an investigation into the effects of camouflage and had the opportunity to produce…
