5S are scientists

2nd October 2024Mr Schofield

Today, 5S investigated how the mass of objects can have an effect on their rate of falling toward Earth. We learned about the discovery of gravity and how it affects different objects in different ways. We also held a variety of objects in elastic bands, observing and recording how their mass affects how it stretches in accordance with gravity.

1CR – Science – Materials

27th September 2024Stuart Longley

This week 1CR have been thinking about the types of materials that would be suitable to use when building a castle.

We tested the materials in our outside environment to check for it’s strength, waterproof properties and ability to withstand the weather.

Once we had decided on the best material, we tested out some of the different construction methods and then tried to knock them down.

It’s all material.

27th September 2024Mr Pickering

2P have continued our investigation into materials and the suitability of materials for different purposes. We sorted materials by their properties and then investigated whether they were waterproof, strong and windproof. We discovered that materials can be different depending on what they are used for. We tested whether our outside wooden shed was waterproof by standing inside it and pouring water over the roof. We discovered that although the wood was generally waterproof, there were a few holes that allowed the water in! A small shock for a few children! We then collected our results and decided which materials would be best to build a house from.

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‘Phases of the Moon’ Oreo fun!

18th September 2024Lucy Wood

6B had a great time using Oreos to create the different phases of the Moon. After doing research and creating their scripts in groups, the children organised their Oreo’s to create each phase. We then recorded their presentations ready for their final product at the Science Fair. They even got to eat them when we’d finished.

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Miss Wood.

The sun in relation to the planets

12th September 2024Mr Schofield

5S have worked hard to conduct some research in books and online about the sun, it’s position in our solar system, and its importance to life on Earth.

They then presented their work to the class where we critiqued one another’s work to produce even better pieces in future – wonderful teamwork and compassion on display from all.

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The planets of our solar system

10th September 2024Mr Schofield

This afternoon, we worked in groups to find out facts about the eight planets. Each group researched a planet, then shared their facts with the class. We used this to create a fact file of facts about all the planets in the solar system. Great team work!