Category: Science
Watch Us Grow in Year 1!
In Science, Year One have been learning all about plants. We have been busy looking at hydro-pods, planting bean seeds and carefully watching them grow. The children have been very excited to observe the changes each day, especially as the seed jackets begin to split and fall away, revealing the tiny shoots and first leaves. We have enjoyed talking about how plants grow and are looking forward to seeing how our plants continue to change and develop over time.
Year 3 Take a Closer Look at Plants
This week in Year 3 science, the children learned about the functions of the roots, stem, leaves, and flower. They enjoyed reinforcing their learning by playing a memory game, matching each plant part to its job.
Year 5 Find the Solution
This week in science, Year 5 have been looking at dissolving and what constitutes a solution. They used their powers of observation to conduct a series of experiments where they tried dissolving different substances. By observing what happened and what they were left with in their beakers, they could decide whether or not a solution had been formed.
Rocking Our Science Lessons!
This week, Year 3 have been busy investigating the different properties of rocks. They tested the hardness and permeability of various samples and even explored how rocks might react to acid rain by carefully adding vinegar with a pipette. It was a fascinating, hands-on way to discover more about the world beneath our feet!
Marvelous Mummification!
This week Year 3 have been learning all about the fascinating process of mummification and its importance in Ancient Egyptian culture. The children explored each stage in detail, discovering how and why the Egyptians preserved their pharaohs for the afterlife. A highlight of the lesson was when they had the chance to practise wrapping a ‘body’ in linen themselves, there was lots of laughter and excitement as they brought history to life!
Year 6 Put Their Knowledge into Practice
Year 6 have been learning about the Linnaean system this term. After researching the man himself and presenting their findings to the class, they enjoyed working in groups, using this classification system themselves.
Bridge Builders at Little Scientists Club
This week our young scientists took on the challenge of becoming structural engineers! Working in pairs, they designed and built bridges between two chairs — sturdy enough to hold up two toys. Using only straws, wooden beams, masking tape, and elastic bands, each team created a completely unique structure. Every bridge met the challenge in its own creative way, showing brilliant teamwork, problem-solving, and innovation. What amazing little engineers we have!
Reception Explore Space
This week, Reception blasted off into Science with Whatever Next! We created our own rockets using bottles and straws and discovered they only fly with the right pressure — a great way to learn about forces! We also explored the solar system and imagined which planet we’d like to visit. What an exciting week of space adventures!
Year 4 Blast Off at Herstmonceux
Year 4 enjoyed a fantastic day at the Herstmonceux Observatory and Science Centre. The children were captivated by an interactive science show, got stuck into a brilliant robot arms workshop, and explored the outdoor exhibits that made science feel fun and real.
They came away full of curiosity, questions, and excitement — a true taste of what it means to be a scientist. It was a memorable day that brought their learning to life in the best possible way.
Sport Science in Year 3
In Year 3 science, we have been learning all about the human skeleton. The children were fascinated to discover that the longest and strongest bone in the human body is the femur (thigh bone). To put their learning into action, they carried out an exciting investigation: Can someone with a longer femur jump further? The children carefully measured and recorded their results, using their scientific skills to think about fair testing and what might affect the outcome. It was a fun and active way to explore how our bones help us move, and Year 3 loved combining science with a bit of sport!
