Primary Science Showcase

We love science lessons in Primary. From plants and life cycles, to light and sound- we just love learning about the world around us. Look at what we have been up to this term:

FS2 - Volcanoes

The FS2 students voted on learning about Volcanoes. We learnt some facts and vocabulary about volcanoes. They enjoyed making a volcano in the sand and watching the reaction between white vinegar and baking soda.

Year 1- Plants

Through hands-on activities, discussions and experiments, students developed a newfound appreciation of the wonders of plants! Beginning at ground level, we discussed the main parts of a plant, such as the roots, stem, leaves, and flowers, and the important functions that each part plays.

Year 2 - Plants

Year 2 conducted an investigation into the essential requirements for plant growth. We planted seeds in various containers, each with different conditions: one without air, one without water, one without soil, one without sunlight, and finally, one with all the necessary elements for plant growth. The pictures depict our findings.

Year 3 -Light

Year 3 were delighted to explore the topic of ‘Light’ this half term. They began with sorting light and non-light sources and were intrigued to discover that the moon is not a source of light!

They learnt about reflection, tested reflective materials, and explored how mirrors work. They studied the importance of sun safety from ultra-violet rays and designed an advertisement for sunglasses, explaining the benefits of eye protection.

They went on to expand their scientific terminology and explain the differences between opaque, transparent, and translucent and used this knowledge to investigate which materials block light to form shadows.

Next, they went on to experiment how shadows change when the distance between a light source and an object changes. They recorded their results, explained any patterns noticed and made concluding statements to explain what they found out.

Year 3 thoroughly enjoy learning science through inquiry!

Year 4 - Light and Sound

Year 4 embarked on an exhilarating journey of scientific exploration this season. We kicked off with a captivating series of hands-on electricity experiments, delving into the intricacies of circuits. Through engaging activities, students mastered the art of constructing functional circuits using an array of components such as cells, cables, bulbs, motors, buzzers, and switches. They also conducted experiments to discern the conductivity of various materials, distinguishing between conductors and insulators.

Transitioning to the realm of sound, the class delved into the fascinating mechanics of sound production, focusing on vibrations. Employing an assortment of tools including musical instruments and tuning forks, students conducted investigations to unravel the mysteries behind sound generation. Furthermore, they gained a profound understanding of the journey sound undertakes from its source to the human ear, effectively explaining its transmission.

Bravo, class! Your boundless energy and unwavering enthusiasm throughout this learning endeavour were truly commendable!

Year 5 - Forces

Year 5 found delight in exploring various forces. We conducted experiments to delve into concepts such as air resistance, gravity, buoyancy, friction, and water resistance. Utilising a variety of shapes, we explored water resistance through experimentation. Our investigation into air resistance involved comparing the descent speeds of paper planes and crumpled paper to determine their landing rates. Furthermore, we relished cycling on diverse surfaces to examine friction. The experience was thoroughly enjoyable for us.

Year 6 - Light

Y6 learners have also enjoyed finding out more about light. We modelled how light travels and created a children’s video explaining it; we looked at the effects of refraction of light by doing different experiments using water in a glass; we made periscopes to investigate reflection of light; and we split light into its spectrum of colours, using prisms. We have been ‘enlightened’ during this topic!