Shadows👤
In science today we created different shadows and we looked at what happens when we move a light source to and away from an object.
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In science today we created different shadows and we looked at what happens when we move a light source to and away from an object.
LikeAs we are learning all about spring and the lifecycles of plants we visited Calderstones Park to explore. Reception enjoyed pointing out the different signs of spring such as the blossoms on the trees and the new green leaves. Reception also discussed the lifecycles of plants how they start as a seed and sprout into a seedling and then into an adult plant.
As we walked through the park we visited the pond and fed the ducks some lovely peas.
In celebration of Science week we seen how experiments are conducted and had a brilliant lesson exploring time and its significance in history. We performed a task to show how living things can become extinct through evolution.
2This week Reception has been celebrating Science week! Reception worked on lots of different activity challenges.
the activities include: exploring an experiment with milk and food colouring to see a reaction.
Reception then created boats to see if their boats float or sink on the water.
Reception were challenged to use anything other than their hands to get the dinosaur to float, so they used stones to get the dinosaur to float to the top.
Reception were asked to build a bridge out of pasta and playdoh to see if it was strong enough to hold the trains.
Reception were challenged to make a rainbow out of blocks and to draw the rainbow.
2For science day we had a special visit from Mr Stanley. We enjoyed watching Mr Stanley perform lots of different exciting experiments. We learned lots of new things about solids, liquids and gasses and much more!
12In science we looked at light and investigated different sources of light. We discussed how shadows are formed and what makes a good shadow. We enjoyed going outside and drawing around our shadows👤
1In science this week, Class 6 are looking at different sources of light and how it travels. We demonstrated how light travels in straight lines and used symbols to create scientific sentences to show the links between the light sources and objects.
3Today in science we learnt about our heart rate and if we do exercise our heart rate will be faster. We went out to the playground to test this.
4Class 3 has been looking at friction in science this week. We explored how different surfaces have an effect on friction. Using toy cars we measured the distance they travelled on different surfaces.
4Year 3 have been looking at magnets and forces this term. We looked at how magnets attract and repel. Using our knowledge of magnets we have made a moving maze game. We had lots of fun!!
5Today we carried on learning about forces in science. We tested out how friction can stop us from pulling the books apart. We also made parachutes and experimented on how slow or fast our parachutes fall because of air resistance.
7This week we used electrical components to create a circuit. We then added in a switch to observe what happened to the bulb when the switch was open and closed.
7Today in class we learned about forces. We made paper airplanes to see how the different forces would effect the distance our airplanes would travel.
8Electricity 💡
This term class four will be looking at electricity. Throughout this term we will be constructing simple electrical circuits, identifying and naming its basic parts, including cells, wires, bulbs, switches and buzzers. We will also be learning how to recognise some common conductors and insulators, and we will be investigating conductors and insulators.
Today we have enjoyed identifying components in a simple circuit along with trying to make the bulb light up.
In Science, we discussed classification keys and how they are used. We worked in groups to create classification keys using liquorice allsorts sweets. We used their features and characteristics to create our keys and then put them to the test. We discussed how questions needed to be clear and specific so that the key was clear and useful.
7Our EYFS garden looked like a Winter Wonderland this morning so we couldn’t resist the opportunity to explore seasonal changes to our environment………… and to have some fun 😀 ❄️ ⛄️
We started a new topic this week, living things and their habitats. We thought about our prior learning before thinking about how we could sort and classify animals.
8A big thank you to Schools Observatory for inviting us to their Christmas Space Lecture. We had lots of fun and found out lots of new facts and information.
11This term the children have worked on an electricity topic. In lessons we have constructed circuits, found out about symbols and monitored the effect of adding components. A big thank you to Liverpool College who loaned us some voltmeters and to Mr Johnston who took the time to come in to explain PAT testing and showed us how he regularly tests equipment in school to keep us safe.
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