Y6 Science
Circuits
The children enjoyed building and experimenting with increasingly complicated circuits as they began their new electricity topic. It was a real 'trial and error' process and took patience and teamwork. Well done.
Periscopes
The children spent an afternoon finding out all about light and how reflection works. After testing the angle of reflection using a piece of card, a mirror, a whiteboard and a torch, they then constructed a periscope out of cardboard and mirrors to great effect.
Light
This term the children are looking at light. After an introduction, the children prepared a demonstration of how we see light using a piece of yellow wool to act as the beam of light.
They selected an object for the light to hit in a straight line and reflect off so the object becomes visible to the human eye.
They then spoke about the process which had just occurred and how light can reflect off objects but always moves in a straight line. The children also learned that light is made of particles called protons and its scientific name is electromagnetic radiation.
They selected an object for the light to hit in a straight line and reflect off so the object becomes visible to the human eye.
They then spoke about the process which had just occurred and how light can reflect off objects but always moves in a straight line. The children also learned that light is made of particles called protons and its scientific name is electromagnetic radiation.
Inheritance and Adaptation
We have been looking at inheritance and adaptation in science. In one session, the children examined a range of fossils and tried to match them up with the correct dinosaurs. By analysing the bone structures, skeleton shape and other features, they managed to complete the task successfully.
Our Y5 Work
Mad Science
As part of Science Week, Year 5 completed a variety of exciting activities. Each child was given an egg and they had to create a parachute to prevent the egg from cracking when it was dropped onto the floor! They also investigated which material gave the most air resistance.
Also, we were very lucky to have Mad Science in school. The day started off with a BANG in the main hall, where the scientists showed the children different explosives and reactions. In the afternoon, Year 5 children made slime - which was incredibly sticky and gooey!
Also, we were very lucky to have Mad Science in school. The day started off with a BANG in the main hall, where the scientists showed the children different explosives and reactions. In the afternoon, Year 5 children made slime - which was incredibly sticky and gooey!
University of Nottingham After-School Club
The University of Nottingham has been running a project with the aim of igniting children’s passion for science and extending their learning beyond the classroom. It involves lots of hands-on opportunities to discover natural phenomena, understand how science is used in real-life contexts and conduct experiments. This has been a great opportunity for children to see links between the school curriculum and university study, ultimately raising aspirations and motivation.
Themes covered include:
Solids, Liquids & Gases
Surface Tension
Non-Newtonian Materials
Conduction & Convection
Living vs Non-Living
Themes covered include:
Solids, Liquids & Gases
Surface Tension
Non-Newtonian Materials
Conduction & Convection
Living vs Non-Living
“I have really enjoyed Science Club and I have learnt lots in science as it has been fun learning about new things.” Aliza
“In Science Club, I loved how they taught us experiments in a really fun, exciting way. I would love them to come again in the future!” Roma
“Great club, I’ve never had so much fun doing science with all of my friends.” Matthew
“It was great to do lava lamps because you could actually see how science works through what was happening!” Kinga
I really enjoyed when we looked at fluids and when we applied pressure they became a solid. This made me realise how different everyday objects are. Mariam
The children have had the opportunity to go outside with the trundle wheels to see how far the planets are away from each other on a much smaller scale! The children found it fascinating to see how the planets are structured in our solar system.
Our Year 4 Work...
Shocking Moments!
As part of their summer science topic, Year 4 used electrical equipment to create their own circuits and power bulbs, LEDs, buzzers, bells, and desk fans - especially useful this time of year!
Our ‘Sound Machine’ Project
Well done to Year 4 pupils Maisy, Ashton, Mariam and Kinga, who recently took part in the ‘Sound Machine’ project, organised by the Ogden Trust in Nottingham schools. Working with Mrs Hodgkinson, they created a sound machine that resembled a guitar, using elastic bands, pins and a wooden board.
On the night, they presented their project, viewed others and watched a spectacular sound demonstration by Bryson Gore, resident scientist at Dovecote Primary School.
Well done, Year 4!
On the night, they presented their project, viewed others and watched a spectacular sound demonstration by Bryson Gore, resident scientist at Dovecote Primary School.
Well done, Year 4!
Science Display Work
Some of our Science work from earlier in the year.
Keep watching this space…
Keep watching this space…