Learning In Action
In Reception we were very excited to find ice in our outdoor area today. We talked about why is was there, why it was watery and what we could do to make it melt faster: "Jack frost has been to visit" Freyja "It because it's frosty" George "It's melting because our hands are warm" Lara "It will melt faster in the sun or we could use a hot drink." Mae
In Science, Year 6 have been learning about the circulatory system. We have been identifying and naming the main parts of the human circulatory system and describing the functions of the heart, blood vessels, lungs and blood vessels. In addition, we have been describing the ways in which nutrients and water are transported within humans and recognizing the impact of diet, exercise, drugs and lifestyle on the way bodies function. We have created our own models of blood in a bottle, a pump to represent the heart and a model to represent the flow of oxygenated and deoxygenated blood.
As part of our 'Once Upon a Time' topic, our Nursery children have been listening to the story of 'Goldilocks and The Three Bears'. We decided to make our own porridge to taste, just like the three bears did in the story. We learned about the ingredients that we would need: porridge oats and milk. Before we combined the ingredients, the porridge oats were very dry and flaky. When we added the milk, they changed as they absorbed the milk and became wet and sticky! We loved stirring the mixture together. Afterwards, we talked about how we could cook the porridge and decided to use the microwave oven. Cooking the porridge made the mixture hot! Once it had cooled a little, we were able to taste it! Some of us had never tried porridge before but many of us thought it tasted delicious and we could see why Goldilocks wanted to eat it all up!
In Nursery this week we have been learning about Bonfire Night. We talked about the fireworks we had seen, including the different colours they were and the noises they made. We shared our thoughts, feelings and experiences and talked about how some of us celebrate Bonfire Night with our families and in the community. We learned about the firework code and how to stay safe. We produced some fabulous firework paintings using different coloured paint and a fork to make the different exploding patterns. Our adults also brought a sparkler into school and lit it outside. It was exciting to see the sparks and patterns it made in the air!
Callum has been working very hard, at home, to design and build his very, own amazing car! His creation even includes circuits to power his car using a motor and a keys to switch the headlights on and off! What an absolutely fantastic creation Callum, well done from us all!
This half term, the children in Year 6 had a very exciting visit from Physicists who work at the National Physics Laboratory!
To celebrate their 125th birthday, the scientists have taken their outreach demonstrations and exhibitions to schools across Stoke-on-Trent to explain the impact of metrology and to raise the aspirations of children in Stoke-on-Trent. We were one of the lucky schools they visited!
Reaction time experiment The children investigated whether their dominant or non-dominant hand had the quickest reflexes. They were then able to record their findings and compare these to other schools’ findings.
A Million Ways to Measure A Cat The children discovered the various ways they could measure a cat! They discussed measuring its tail, ears and even a strand of its fur. They also found out about all the different measurements scientists could use to measure different things such as metres (m), centimetres (cm), MOL (molecules), candela (CD), kilograms (KG), Kelvin (K), seconds (S).
A Million Ways to Measure A Cat The children discovered the various ways they could measure a cat! They discussed measuring its tail, ears and even a strand of its fur. They also found out about all the different measurements scientists could use to measure different things such as metres (m), centimetres (cm), MOL (molecules), candela (CD), kilograms (KG), Kelvin (K), seconds (S).
In Science, Year 4 enjoyed classifying animals into the different categories: Mammals, Birds, Fish, Reptiles and Amphibians. The children were working scientifically, applying their identifying and classifying skills.
As part of our science learning, the children have planted their own grass seed. They designed their houses, placed them in a tub of soil and scattered their seeds. We will now watch their gardens grow!
We are Scientists! This week we have been learning about minibeasts. We have discussed what different minibeasts look like; talking about how insects have 6 legs and 3 body parts and how spiders have 8 legs and are arachnids. We have also talked about minibeasts habitats and what they like to eat. We finally used our knowledge to create our own tasty treats. Thankyou for your 50p fund contributions, we had so much fun!
Children in class JBP have been developing a deeper understanding of the function of a plant’s parts by engaging in a hands-on experiment in which they remove either the flower, roots, or leaves from a plant and observe the changes over time. By monitoring the plant’s condition, they can see firsthand how each part contributes to its survival. For example, removing the leaves may result in slowed growth or wilting due to a lack of photosynthesis, while cutting off the roots can quickly lead to dehydration and death, showing the importance of water and nutrient absorption. Similarly, taking away the flower may prevent the plant from reproducing. Through this process of observation and inquiry, children gain a clearer, experience-based understanding of how each part plays a vital role in a plant’s life cycle.
As part of their science learning, year 6 children have been identifying the main parts of the human circulatory system and the function of each of these components. In groups, they created their own models of blood including red and white blood cells, plasma, and platelets.
Our children love developing their Science skills in a variety of ways.
We record what children explore and how they develop their scientific skills through floor books and videos too.
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