News: Science

We enjoyed playing with the ice today. We spoke about reversible change- the water turned to ice and then back to water. We linked this learning back to when we made cakes- irreversible change.

Science - we looked at different habitats and why animals are best suited to that habitat.

We made cakes for Aidan’s Birthday party. We looked at the ingredients before we started and talked about irreversible change. Ask your child what this means.

We had lots of fun on our autumn walk!

In science our new topic is Forces and Magnets. We started our topic by learning all about contact force. Ask your child to tell you what this is.

Today we went on a local walk to look at different habitats and micro habitats. The children had so much fun with some even saying “This is the best day ever!”. They showed excellent behaviour and learnt lots about our science topic.

This afternoon we have been scientists. We have been observing sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous rocks in water to see if they are impermeable or permeable. We have enjoyed experimenting and adding new words to our vocabulary.

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Our topic this term in Science is Living Things and Their Habitats. Yesterday we went to investigate what microhabitats we could find on our school grounds. The children loved exploring using their magnifying glass.

In Science, we have started our new topic of Rocks. We have been exploring various types and looking at them through magnifying glasses. We have learnt that rock is always beneath us, as it is earth's crust

What a wonderful day at Liverpool World Museum! We began with an Ancient Greek workshop. Then we experienced a Brilliant Bugs lesson. The day continued with a dinosaur and evolution walk and an exploration of the aquarium.

This afternoon in Science, we have made a compass using a magnet, water, sponge and a paper clip.

We have really enjoyed the Planetarium at Liverpool World Museum this morning.

We managed to pop into the Ancient Egypt exhibition to recap our knowledge from year 3.

Our afternoon workshop was ‘Beautiful Bugs’ which links to our ‘Living Things’ topic in Science. We saw many creepy crawlies!

In Science, we have been carrying on our unit around plants. Yesterday, we went on a walk to the park and discussed the parts of a tree. We then did some mark rubbings! It was super fun.

Reception had a fabulous day at the farm.

Learning all about micro-organisms today in science.

Checking on our plant investigations in Science.

We set our butterflies free today.

We have 2 butterflies!

Some of reception had a visit from the dentist yesterday. We are doing a good job at looking after our teeth.

Look at our cocoons!

All of our caterpillars have made their cocoons.

This week in Science, we have been learning about the roots of a plant. We have had a close look at the roots and discussed what they do and why they are important.

We have been learning about the lifecycle of a frog today.

Look how big our caterpillars are now!

Our germinating plant investigation in Science.

We have been learning about the lifecycle of a caterpillar. Ask your child to sing you our song.

Year 1 have been planting seeds in Science.

In Science, we are focusing on Forces and Magnets. This week, we have been conducting experiments to understand why different surfaces have an impact on the movement of objects. Ask your child/ren what they found out.

Today in our science lesson we have been investigating friction. Ask us what we have found out.

Look at our caterpillars

In Science, our new topic is Plants! In our first lesson we went on a nature walk to explore where plants grow and find out what plants we already know.

Our topic this term in Science is Plants. We sorted the different types of seeds and then did an investigation using a dry and soaked seed to spot the similarities and differences. Here we are opening the seed to investigate the different parts inside.

Yesterday we talked about Spring and the changes in our environment. The children then enjoyed painting in the sunshine making a lovely window display.

After completing the micro:bit simulations we used to the micro:bits for our animal monitors.

Learning about the water cycle in science.

We have been so lucky to go on two local walks this week. On Tuesday we went out out looking at the human and physical features of Mill Hill for our Geography topic. Here we are on our Science walk yesterday looking for wooden materials outdoors.

Conducting an experiment in science, changing the state of chocolate with different methods.

What a busy afternoon we have had creating our own electronic scarecrows in science; using the knowledge we have gained this half term.

Conducting an experiment in science on temperature.

This week Miss Yates came to teach us Science. We investigated which material worked best for a car ramp then measured the distance. Our results showed that wood was the best material.

Conducting an experiment on Monday.

Today in science we have been making muscle models to help us explain how muscles work. Ask us all about it!

Germs! Having noticed a number of children putting their fingers in their mouth all the time, we decided to explore a germs journey. Mrs Holden led a mini experiment to show them how germs can be transported and how we can get rid of them.

In Science this week, we have looked at grouping materials. We used our knowledge around properties from last week to help us.

Today in science we have been learning all about the human skeleton. We have made our own skeletons and labelled the different bones.

Conducting an experiment in science - which liquid ran the furthest in 30 seconds?

In Science, we are continuing to look at materials so we turned into scientists and went on a material hunt. We had to fill in a table stating which object we were looking at, what material it was made of and how it felt.

Investigating what happens to the bulbs when more voltage is added. Well done year 6.

We are looking at States of Matter in science - solids, liquids and gases.

Year 1 have a video message for Charlotte from Elektec.

What a fantastic Science Week we have had at St. Aidan’s!

Today, we had special visitor - Charlotte from Elektec!

Autumn Walk

Reception had a great time on their autumn walk.

New LEGO club at school!

Limited places for new after school club!

Reception have been planting bulbs today.

Y6 create and code a Lego cave car to test transparency!

Real life problem solving. STEAM science

Learning through play-LEGO day

Today we learnt through play! Phil from Getech and LEGO helped us see the value of hands on learning and how LEGO links to many different areas of the curriculum!