News: Science

Year 3 have been looking at tectonic plates today and what causes earthquakes. Strangely our tectonic plates tasted like nice biscuits.

We're deep into our Materials unit! Last week, the children conducted an investigation to test waterproof materials. They made a prediction, covered containers, and dripped water on top to see which material kept the object dry.

In Science today, the children transformed into Planet Experts! They've been hard at work researching their chosen planet to create an amazing fact file. Tonight, please ask them which planet they've been learning all about!

{gallery:In Science today, the children transformed into Planet Experts! They've been hard at work researching their chosen planet to create an amazing fact file. Tonight, please ask them which planet they've been learning all about!}

Today, Year 4 investigated how sound intensity (volume in dB) changes with distance from a source. We conducted a fair test, discussing variables like external noise to ensure accurate results.

Making cakes for Adrianna's birthday. We discussed irreversible change.

We had lots of fun on our autumn walk!

What a lovely afternoon for Year 1's Autumn walk! We're exploring the seasons, and had fun looking at the changing leaves, listening to the crunch, and finding mushrooms and Stickman. Great to explore the weather!

In science, we are using classification keys to sort plants.

Year 1 have been busy learning about materials in Science. They went on an object hunt, sorting items by their properties and discussing what they were made of. Odea even wowed everyone by showing she could bend her body. Well done, super scientists!

CHOCOLATE ROCKS!!! Year 3 have spent their science lesson this week creating different types of rocks (Sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic) but made of chocolate. It was a very good afternoon and the rocks tasted fantastic.

​Year 4 Science: Exploring Sound and Vibrations with Tuning Forks.

This week in Science Year 3 have started to look at Rocks. we have looked at the different categories of rocks, Sedimentary, Igneous and Metamorphic.

Look at our first day back in action. Making number bonds in Maths using numicon. Exploring our new reading corner. Testing our Science and Maths knowledge.

Today in Science, Year 3 were investigating 'Do people with the longest legs jump the furthest?' Ask your child what they discovered as you may be surprised!

This week in Science, we continued our plant studies by exploring trees. We went on a local walk to examine different parts of trees, measured their trunks, and even made some bark rubbings. It was a great time, and we learned that every tree is unique!

A wetter week at Forest School didn't stop the fun! We've been busy learning how to identify some of our local native trees. They did a great job noticing different leaf shapes and bark textures.

Our first Forest School session was a huge success! We loved exploring our surroundings and discovering all sorts of fascinating insects.

Yesterday, we had a wonderful visit from the Ribble Rivers Trust. The children were fascinated learning about river creatures, the impact of river bank erosion, and the importance of planting native wildflowers. A highlight was making seed bombs.

We have been talking about seasons this week.

Today in Geography, we successfully reviewed the 7 continents, locating them on a map. We then learned about the 5 oceans, singing a song and identifying their locations.

Yesterday in Science, we explored the roots of a plant. We took apart a plant carefully and had a closer look using a magnifying glass! It was amazing what we could see. Ask your children at home what is the job of the root in a plant?

A busy day of investigating.

We set 7 butterflies free today.

Our first butterfly has come out of its cocoon.

In Science, we have been learning all about Plants! In this weeks lesson, we talked about what plants need to grow and how they start from a seed or a bulb. We then planted our own seeds and are going to look after them and observe the grow over time!

Today in Science, we're diving into the essential needs of plants! We're conducting a fascinating experiment where we'll be removing one crucial element that plants require to survive.

Year 4 scientists got hands-on with the digestive system today! Using tights as intestines, mashed banana as food, crushed biscuit for texture, orange juice as stomach acid, and water, they explored how our bodies turn food into poo!

In Science, we explored plant origins, focusing on broad bean seeds. We compared soaked and dry seeds, discovering the protective seed coat. Peeling it back, we found the young root and shoot. The children thoroughly enjoyed their scientific investigation

We have moved our cocoons into the butterfly house.

We found lots of signs of Spring.

Our caterpillars have made cocoons.

In Science, we have been looking at human and animal teeth. We discussed and described different animal teeth based on their diet.

Our caterpillars have grown lots! I wonder if they are nearly ready to build their cocoons.

In our Science topic we have been looking at the importance of hand washing. Yesterday we performed a Science experiment using pepper, water and a bowl to show how important it is to wash our hands and stay hygienic.

Look at our caterpillars.

We had a fantastic time diving into our new Science topic - Plants. We started by remembering what plants need to grow strong, and then each child planted their very own seed. We're so curious to see what delicious "salad" creations will sprout.

In Science we have been grouping animals by what they eat. We have been using the words Carnivores, Herbivores and Omnivores. Ask your children about this at home!

In Science this week, we have learnt about amphibians!

Today in Science, Year 3 continued their exploration of light by investigating shadows. We asked the question, "Do shadows stay the same all day?"

We had great fun today investigating how to create our own switches and adding them into our own circuits. A lovely afternoon making our knowledge sticky.

Today, in our science lesson, we have been investigating air resistance.

In Science we have been making circuits. Ask your child what they have learnt about electricity so far.

We’ve been super busy today!

This afternoon we have played an interactive game in Science where we guessed whether electrical appliances used mains electricity or batteries.

In Science we researched which objects could squash, bend, twist and stretch.

This week’s science experiment was to be able to investigate which components affect the bulb in a circuit.

We have been using a variety of scientific equipment in our water area. Ask your child what they have been using!

This afternoon's science lesson was all about magnets! We investigated the properties of different materials to determine whether or not they were magnetic.

We have been busy bees this week in Year 1!

We have had a super week in Year 2 again!

In Science this week, we started by recapping the names of some of our body parts by signing heads, shoulders, knees and toes. We then learnt all about our senses! It was great fun and we got to smell, taste, touch, hear and see various things!

How does a battery affect the brightness of a bulb? So us about of science experiment we conducted today using curriculums and components.

Today in Science, we have started our new topic of Animals including human. We have learnt the names of many different body parts by playing Simon says, and by drawing around each other to label them on paper. It was great fun!

Mesmerised by the snow.

A few snippets of year 6’s science show its.

Year 5 are having a blast exploring the wonders of the universe at the planetarium!

We squeezed in a visit to the aquarium and the ancient Egyptian exhibition before heading back to school.

In Science, we have been learning all about forces and resistance. This week we did an experiment to find out which material had the most resistance and slowed the car down. We had some interesting results and we enjoyed experimenting.

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!