Year 4 - Science: Habitats at the Farm
We had a lovely walk up to Nightingales Farm on Monday to take part in some habitat activities. We recapped what we’d learned so far in science and then we learned about the many different habitats which can be found on the farm. We visited the sheep, pigs, goats and ducks and we talked about how the animals thrive in their habitats. We finished our trip by making bug houses using various natural materials. We will be adding these to our spiritual garden in order to encourage more wildlife to visit.
Reception: Funnybones
This morning, our Reception class read ‘Funnybones’. Each time we heard big, little and dog skeleton we put actions in so that we all paid attention and could retell the story after. We then completed some challenges in continuous provision linked to the story. Some of the children painted skeletons, some children had to problem solve to complete a skeleton using playdough, some counted bones and matched the amount to the numeral and some practised their fine motor skills too. It has been wonderful to see lots of busy children living life in all its fullness in Reception, well done!
Reception: Surprise Frog Visit
Reception had a very exciting afternoon. Some of the children found a frog in our outdoor area. We put the frog in some water and let it out safely in its natural habitat.
Reception- Autumn activities
This week we have enjoyed an autumnal week in our reception class. We read the story ‘The leaf thief’ to talk about the season and how the weather changes. In provision, we have been painting an autumn tree with orange, red and yellow leaves. We have been practising our fine motor skills by following line patterns and have been making hedgehogs using Autumnal treasures in the playdough area.
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Year 2 - Food Chains
This week in science, we explored food chains we might find in various habitats. There can be lots of technical vocabulary when labelling a food chain. We drew a food chain and used this vocabulary to label the diagrams to help understand the processes that occur in the chain.
Year 1 Science- Mythical Creatures
In the final lesson of their current science unit, Year 1 created their own mythical creature. They had to make sure that their creature was a mix of all five of the animal groups that we have been learning about (mammals, amphibians, reptiles, birds and fish). For example, a head belonging to a mammal, feet belonging to an amphibian, a body belonging to a fish, a tail belonging to a reptile and wings belonging to a bird. Ensuring that they had included them all was a real test of their knowledge but they did a fantastic job. Well done Year 1!
Year 3- Science- Making A Shadow Puppet Show
This afternoon, Year 3 scientists continued their lesson about shadows and experimented with creating their shadow puppets. They discovered how the distance between the light source and the object and between the object and the surface where the shadow was cast affected the size of the shadows. They created their puppet show and wanted to make it even better. In our next lesson, we will continue our exploration of shadows and provide them with another opportunity to improve their performances.
Year 2 - Microhabitat Hunt
We took our science lesson out into the woodlands of Jacks Key. We have been learning about habitats and that inside those larger habitats there are smaller microhabitats. We identified various microhabitats in the woodland such as under a log or rock, burrows and nests. It was great to go and find different living things that live in those microhabitats.
Year 3- Science- Investigating how shadows are created and change size.
Year 3 scientists had planned to conduct a shadow experiment outdoors using natural sunlight, but the weather turned overcast. Instead, they used a torch as an artificial light source in the classroom. The children recorded their findings using simple scientific language and drawings. They observed that the size of shadows changed when they moved the torch. They noticed that the shadows were smaller when the flashlight was closer to the object and larger when it was further away.
Year 6 Science - Designing and making our own set of traffic lights
In year 6, we combined the knowledge that we have gathered over the course of our electricity unit and attempted to make our very own set of traffic lights. The children had to make a complete circuit and ensure that only one light illuminated at a time. In order to do this, they had to be creative and create a three-way switch out of conductive material.
Year 5 - Evaporation and Filtering
Today, Year 5 engaged in hands-on experiments as part of their science unit on Reversible and Irreversible changes. They explored the process of evaporation by observing a solution being heated and noting how the liquid gradually turned into vapor. Additionally, the children were tasked with filtering different mixtures, discovering which substances could be separated through filtration and which could not. These activities helped them understand the differences between reversible and irreversible processes, while developing their practical scientific skills.
Year 3- Science- Exploring reflective and non-reflective materials.
This afternoon, Year 3 scientists investigated the concept that, while all objects reflect light to make them visible, certain materials are more effective at reflecting light than others. The investigation involved testing a variety of materials such as mirrors, tin foil, wood, sequins, ribbon, marble, and black cards using a reflective tester. The children created their reflection testers using a white card and a torch. They observed and recorded the effects of shining the torch on each material and documented their findings in a table. They experienced many "wow" moments throughout the investigation. They had a fantastic time acting as young scientists and also learned the importance of wearing reflective materials at night for safety.