Science
Science Subject Policy
Science Intent, Implementation and Impact Statement
Curriculum Documents
Whole School Sticky Knowledge
Year 3 Sticky Knowledge
Year 4 Sticky Knowledge
Year 5 Sticky Knowledge
Year 6 Sticky Knowledge
Enrichment Opportunities
WOW Investigations
Working Scientifically
Conducting a Scientific Enquiry
During Science Week (9th-15th March 2020) all year groups had an exciting investigation- Rocket Mice. Each year group focused on a different variable:
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Year 3- Does the size of the ears or tail affect the distance the mouse travels?
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Year 4- Does hitting the bottle in different ways affect the distance the mouse travels?
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Year 5- Does the material of the mouse affect the distance the mouse travels?
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Year 6- Gathered ideas and developed their own line of enquiry independently.
All year groups were then asked to record and share their data demonstrating and following working scientifically objectives. Parents and carers were invited in at the end of the week to see all the children's fabulous scientific enquiry skills.
Light
Earth and Space
Living Things and Their Habitats
Animals Including Humans
Science Club
During the Spring Term, Miss McKay our Science lead, launched a Science Club for members of Year 4 and Year 5.
Her fellow scientists conducted many investigations, whilst exploring WOW activities which developed their curiosity about the natural world.
Some of these fabulous investigations included:
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Who can make the strongest structure? How many building cubes can it hold?
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Can we fit through a piece of paper?
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Does the size of the gyrocopter effect how many times it spins or how long it takes to fall to the floor?
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Which boat can hold the most building cubes?
AND the messiest, but most enjoyable of all- MAKING CORNFLOUR SLIME.
Cornflour slime is also known as a Non-Newtonian liquid. This means it changes states between a solid and liquid depending on the pressure you apply. If you apply pressure to the mixture it will stiffen and become a solid, but leave this on your hands and it will melt away like ice cream!
Websites and Resources
Links for Children and Parents
Games and Apps
Places to Visit
National Science Museum- London
https://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/visit
National Science and Media Museum - Bradford
https://www.scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/
National Science and Industry Museum - Manchester
https://www.scienceandindustrymuseum.org.uk/
Magna- Rotherham
Yorkshire Wildlife Park
A fantastic place to learning about living things and the habitats they live in. The keepers have a fantastic knowledge about animals and hold regular talks throughout the day where you can learn more information.
https://www.yorkshirewildlifepark.com/
Eureka- Halifax
A fantastic place to explore Science and generate a love and curiosity for the natural world. They also have some incredible workshops.
Books to Read
https://www.booksfortopics.com/science
Take a trip to the website above and explore some fabulous Science related books which link to all topics.
Making Homes for Nature
Below are some ideas for making your own wildlife sanctuary at home from the RSPB.
Make sure you get an adult to look at the instructions with you before you start and help you.