Science
Science is taught with the aim that practical learning is not only fun but a key way to develop a deeper understanding of scientific concepts. In both Key Stages, the areas for learning are Scientific Enquiry, Life Processes and Living Things, Materials and their Properties, and Physical Processes.
We are very fortunate to have ample scope within our grounds for scientific explorations and where possible, children are taught science in a ‘hands on’ way.
We also have a close relationship with East Bergholt High School who periodically arrange joint science days in Key Stage 2.
Mrs Marshall
Science Subject Leader
Mrs Thornton
Science Subject Leader
Science Resources
Science in the News
The Boy who Harnessed the Wind
The Swans have been learning about William Kamkambura and how he harnessed the wind to create electricity for his village in Malawi. They were then set the challenge to create a windmill that could lift a small bucket of marbles! The classroom was full of excitement...
Specular and Diffuse Reflection
In Science The Swans have been learning about specular and diffuse reflection. They were able to draw scientific diagrams to show how light is absorbed more by some materials than others. They then had some fun trying to reflect light beams to hit a target and using...
Testing Solubility
Owls' Science topic this half term is Properties and Changes in Materials. This week we looked at solubility. The children had to work as scientists to plan and carry out their own tests to investigate the solubility of different materials. Lots of great learning and...
Investigating the Heart
In Science we dissected a heart. The children had been learning about the heart in previous lessons so this really helped embed the learning. Some of them were really brave and used scalpels to cut into the chambers! ...
Science Club
In the recent after school science club, the children experimented with different material to see which was the most effective to make 'skittles'. Great fun was had by all.
Science – Rachel Carson
Last week, the children became Scientists. This half term the focus of their Science is a Scientist Study looking at the Essential Question - Why do scientists need to look after our seas?. The children thought about the question - What is a Marine Biologist? Who is...