28 Sep

Y2 Science

Year 2 have been investigating why some foods are gassy. They performed a simple test in small groups using bicarbonate of soda and vinegar to recreate the chemical reactions that occur in our stomachs when we eat certain foods.

 

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9 Sep

Making Butter - Observation over time

Children in Year 4 have been exploring how by adding energy to particles we can change something from a liquid to a solid. 

The children turned double cream into butter - it was yummy on crackers! 

 

18 Jul

Y4 Computing - Branching Databases

Children in Year 4 have been learning how to ask and answer YES and NO questions to be able to construct Branching Databases  

28 Jun

Plant life

Well we have been observing our plants in action. In week 2 the plant in 2cm soil was in the lead, but now in week 3 the plant with 3cm soil has taken he lead.  So with one week to go it is all getting very exciting!

24 Jun

Year 3 science

Year 3 are working scientifically observing plants growing in three different conditions over a month.

The growth this week has been incredible as you can see!

22 Jun

Ice Cup - Observation over Time

Children in Year 4 have been observing the processes of evaporation and condensation.  

1 Apr

Sound and Distance

Children have been exploring the relationship between Volume and Distance.  They have graphed their results.

 

4 Jan

Sorting rocks

Happy New Year

 

Year 3 prepare for the Stone Age by classifying different types of rocks.

 

15 Nov

Teeth, Teeth, Teeth

Today, in Science, we looked at our own teeth and then created our own scientific models using marshmallows.  Children then labelled the type of teeth and stated what the function of each. 

 

4 Nov

Food Collages

Today, the children learnt about the importance of 'Rainbow foods' in our diet and were encouraged to try new foods.  The children had lots of fun creating food collages inspired by the Italian artist, Guiseppe Arcimbaldo. 

 

11 Oct

Science STEAM Workshops - The Boat Museum - Ellesmere Port

Well done to Year 5 and Year 6 for attending a very successful and interesting collection of workshops held at the Boat Museum last week. There were many workshops ranging from computers, geography, science, design and technology and many more! Have a look at some of our pictures below!

28 Sep

Sorting Things Workshop - Urenco

Today, Year 6 were treated to a marvellous science workshop with Martin from Urenco.

We looked at using sieves, indicators, chronography and even centrifuge!

There were many inquisitive minds and hopefully one or two inspired scientists of the future!!