Y1 go exploring at Thrigby Hall!

Children had a fantastic day at Thrigby Hall this week. They enjoyed watching the animals ‘in action’ at Thrigby – especially the gibbons swinging around their area. They were keen explrorers, even able to spot Raja the tiger using his stripes to hide in the bamboo. As scientists, they were able to use their science learning to help them identify if animals were Birds, Mammals, Fish, Reptiles or Amphibians. They met Scott, Zoological Director, who explained about the different animals at Thrigby and how Raja had been transported to the zoo. A fantastic day of fun learning!

Volcanoes!

Reception have continued to learn about the world and this week we have been looking at volcanoes. We learnt about where we could find volcanoes and how they are formed. We made some class volcanoes using junk modelling and papier-Mache and then did an experiment of a chemical reaction to make the volcano explode!

Year 5 Science

Year 5 investigated the size of the planets and their distance from the sun today.

They were able to make predictions then complete some investigations to see how close they were.

Year 4 – Science – Digestive System

Last week, Year 4 pupils took part in an engaging science lesson that brought the digestive system to life. Through a hands-on, guided activity using everyday materials, the children explored the journey of food through the human body, from mouth to bowel. This interactive experience deepened their understanding of digestion and proved to be a highly memorable and enjoyable lesson for all involved.

Year 5 Science

Year 5 investigated the effects of water resistance today.

They created different plasticine shapes and timed how long they took to reach the bottom of the beaker.

They thought about what made a fair test and ensured only one variable changed.

Year 5 Science

Year 5 explored air resistance today and investigated which paper spinner fell the slowest.

They had to think about what a fair test was and record their results accurately.

Everyone had lots of fun!

Science: Shadows Investigation

Year 6 have continued their Light unit in science, learning about how shadows can change in size through changing the distance between the object ad light source. The children were independent in setting up their investigations and showed great teamwork.

Being a kind friend

To celebrate Antibullying curriculum day we have been concentrating on the qualities needed to be a kind friend. Children made friendship bracelets, worked on our fine motor skills, friendship pictures and wore our odd socks! We also have learnt about floating and sinking and using the phonics we know to begin to write words.

Year 4 teeth experiment

Year 4 pupils explored how everyday drinks can affect our teeth by using eggshells as a model for tooth enamel. They placed eggs in water, orange juice, blackcurrant and Coca-Cola, then observed how each drink stained or damaged the shells. The activity helped them understand how sugary and acidic drinks can impact dental health.

Y3 Science – Friction

Last week, Year 3 were investigating friction as a force. Using toy trains and different surfaces and materials, they explored which surfaces the trains travelled across easily, and which ones made it more difficult for the trains to move.

They gave each surface a ‘star rating’ to record their results. They found out that the surfaces which were bumpy had more friction, which made it difficult for the trains to move across them. The surfaces which were smooth had less friction and made it easy for the trains to travel.