13
Dec
Science Club: Learning About Shadows
In Science Club this week, the children learned more about shadows. We used the figures to see what happened to the length of shadow at different times of day....
Science
13
Dec
Year 4 Science: Complete and Incomplete Circuits
In Science this week, Year 4 learned all about complete and incomplete circuits. We began by using wires, bulbs and cells to create complete circuits. Once we were confident with this, we added in switches, learning that we can control the flow of electricity around...
13
Dec
Forces: Magnets in Year 3
Our science unit this term is Forces: Friction and Magnets. This week, we investigated how magnets affect each other. We found out that like poles repel each other and opposite poles attract each other. We linked this to what we know about pull and push....
29
Nov
Year 3 Visit The Natural History Museum
This week, Year 3 went on a fascinating trip to The Natural History Museum, where they visited many exhibits, some of which you can see here!...
29
Nov
Science and Sustainability Club: Testing Acids and Alkalis!
In Science and Sustainability Club, the children have learned that different foods and drinks are either acid or alkaline or somewhere in between. We used cabbage water as it changed a red colour if the food or drink was an acid and it turned a...
29
Nov
Year 6 Investigate Mould Growth in Science
In Science this week, we conducted an investigation about microorganisms; we worked in groups to plan an experiment that would allow us to measure (over time) the growth of mould under various conditions. We controlled the amount of water on each slice of bread using a...
16
Nov
Year 6’s Class Assembly: Taxonomy, the Science of Classification
In their sharing assembly, Year 6 shared the fascinating contribution of Carl Linnaeus to the scientific world. Linnaeus invented the modern classification system for plants and flowers during the eighteenth century, revolutionising taxonomy! Year 6 shared their knowledge about taxonomy with us in a well-presented...
14
Nov
Year 2 at the Dalston Curve Garden – Autumn Adventures!
Year 2 had an exciting day exploring the Dalston Curve Garden on an autumn scavenger hunt! The children loved searching for colourful leaves, tiny mushrooms and all the seasonal surprises hiding around the garden. After their adventure, they got creative with tissue paper, making bright autumn...
14
Nov
Year 6 Science: Microorganisms
This week in Science, we have been learning about microorganisms. We looked at their individual characteristics and explored why the largest group of living things on our planet can be both harmful and helpful for human beings....
10
Nov
Climate Action Event Trip
Last week a group of Year 5 and 6 pupils spent the day at UCL's Climate Action Event, learning about how we can make sustainable choices and create a more sustainable school. We looked at our school's climate action plan and thought about how we...