Dear Parents and Guardians,

Welcome to the first Science newsletter of the year. Encouraging children to observe the world around them broadens their minds to so many possibilities. As I always say: “Science is all around us. Science is everywhere!” Indeed, there certainly has been a lot of Science taking place this half term in school. We always help the children make links between science in everyday life and the focus of our Science lessons.  Read on to learn about our recent Science Stars.

5-6B

Charlie - Accurately drawing circuit symbols in electrical circuit diagrams. Principles 4, 6

Samuel - Answering questions about how to make your Bulb Brightness investigation a fair test. By adding one battery at a time, we can see any changes in the light. Principle 5, 6

Daisy-Mae - Developing your Science Capital by completing independent work at home to practise your learning of circuit diagram symbols and their functions in circuits.

Sienna-Rose - Developing your Science Capital by completing independent work at home to practise your learning of circuit diagram symbols and their functions in circuits.

Aurora - Interpreting your Bulb Brightness investigation results and drawing a conclusion. You explained why scientists repeat investigations. Principles 5, 6

Freya- Improving your Bulb Brightness investigation report. Finding patterns in your results and explaining whether your prediction was correct and ways to improve the investigation.                   Principles 5, 6, 9

Heather - Celebrating Black History Month. A well-presented fact file following research of black scientists who made incredible contributions to the world of Science Principles 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9

5-6O

Harry D - for superb use of scientific vocabulary

Chloe - clearly recording her investigation in a clear and logical way.

Jaxon - showing his understanding in the mini-assessment.

5-6R

Daniel - Participating eagerly in our lesson. Correctly identifying circuit symbols using our Memory Test Game and Symbol Challenges to help you learn and apply your knowledge in electrical circuits. Principles 4, 6

Sophie - Developing your Science Capital by applying your learning of circuit diagram symbols and electrical circuits to complete independent work at home.

Francesca - A fully qualified electrician! Identifying faults and completing repairs to enable circuits to function. Linking science to everyday life. Principles 4, 6, 8

Jenson - Improving your Bulb Brightness investigation report. Finding patterns in your results by explaining each result and drawing an accurate conclusion.  Principles 5, 6, 9

Layla-Rose - Explaining your Bulb Brightness investigation results and starting to draw a conclusion in your completed written Science Report. Principles 5, 6

Rayarn - Improving your Bulb Brightness investigation report. Finding patterns in your results by explaining each result and drawing a more detailed conclusion.  Principles 5, 6, 9

Oliver - Celebrating Black History Month. Researching black scientists who made incredible contributions to the world of Science and presenting information in a fact file. Principles 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9

3-4JC

Noah PC for being engaged and enthusiastic during our Plants science topic.

Halle Southam for using scientific vocabulary to describe how transpiration happens.

Riley Jackson for making and recording observations accurately during an investigation.

Cole Whitehouse for using scientific vocabulary to explain a variety of life processes. 

Autumn Evans for drawing conclusions from the results of investigations.

3-4MC

Leo C - for asking and answering lots of questions about plants and our investigation as to whether plants need leaves or not.

Enzo W- for extending his science learning at home by repeating the paper flower investigation which demonstrated capillary action when the folded petals opened.

Maddie D - for detailed information when writing about our investigations. 

3-4DD

Georgia - For explaining what a plant needs to survive and why. 

Lilly - For identifying the functions of the parts of a flowering plant. 

Harley - For explaining his findings when investigating whether plants will survive without leaves. 

Celina - For understanding how water is transported around plants. 

2W

Elliot C - Excellent scientific knowledge about life cycles.

Jenson T - Sharing brilliant reasoning about why dolphins and whales are mammals.

Shaniya - Great thinking when creating a fair test.

Harvey - Fantastic work when looking at the life cycle of humans.

Rebecca - Being clear and articulate when discussing our survival needs, and linking these to our rights.

Robyn - Excellent work when looking at what makes up a balanced diet.

2C

Christopher - For showing good knowledge about survival.

Logan - Being inquisitive and asking questions about the 5 food groups.

Alba - Knowing the animal groups and being able to explain why certain animals are within their groups.

Eason - For explaining the importance of hygiene.

Alistair - For showing great understanding when learning about animals and their young.

Tilly-Mai - For sharing with the class her previous knowledge of omnivores, carnivore's and herbivores.

Willow - For showing great enthusiasm when learning about the human lifecycle and being able to explain the stages. 

1C

Isla - For her observations and explanations of what happens in Autumn. 

George - For his use of vocabulary when describing autumn weather.

Scarlett - For her knowledge and ability to label parts of the human body.

Zailey - For exploring and using her senses on our autumn walk. 

1B

Brax - For discussing the changes that occur in Autumn. 

Archie - For his knowledge of the different types of weather. 

Tia - For matching the senses to the correct body part. 

Jack - For identifying the differences between animal and human body parts. 

Fingers crossed for dry and sunny skies during Half Term. Why not take the chance to spot signs of autumnal Science whist you’re out and about?

Every Child Is Born a Scientist ... it's our duty to foster that wonder and enthusiasm so it remains with them.

Yours sincerely,

 Mrs Woodley

Science Lead

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