Science
Through the study of science, pupils will understand the world through the three key areas of biology, chemistry and physics. Our pupils will develop their experimental thinking and curiosity to investigate the world around them. They will become reflective thinkers who see links and patterns in a meaningful way and acquire specific skills and knowledge to enable them to think scientifically, to gain an understanding of scientific processes and provide them with an understanding of the uses of science for both today and in the future. Through our curriculum provision, we endeavour to embrace a child’s natural curiosity about the universe around them, whilst simultaneously promoting a respect for all living organisms and the environment.
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Children will learn subject specific vocabulary relating to their year group, this can be accessed by clicking on this document:
Women in Science
This half term in Science, we have thoroughly enjoyed researching a range of female scientists past and present such as Ada Lovelace, Mae Jemison, Marie Curie and Jane Goodall. We worked in groups to find out about their inspirational lives, what scientific...
Year One: Washington Wetlands
Year One had a fantastic day exploring the outdoors. Prior to our visit, we read Ava’s Destiny. A story of a half bird, half girl magical being that makes lots of good choices in protecting the environment . Year One were shocked to met Ava in Washington. They helped...
Year One: Identifying Trees
This half term, Year One are exploring plants. Recently, the scientists were identifying trees by their leaves and twigs. They identified ash, holly, birch and sycamore. Everyone in class is excited to explore Gateshead and find different trees in their local area.
Centre for Life
Year 5 visited the Centre for Life this week. They thoroughly enjoyed their visit and have learnt a lot about the brain, space and science! Year 5 took part in activities relating to the brain and got to see a real life brain in part of the museum. We experienced the...
Light Fantastic! Workshop at Centre for Life
In Science this half term, we are learning about light. Today we enjoyed an interactive workshop at the Centre for Life where we were able to take part in lots of experiments investigating light. First we learnt about Isaac Newton and how he was the first scientist to...
Science – How do we see things?
As part of our Light topic, we learnt about how light travels and how we see objects. After finding out that light rays travel in straight lines, we created a scientific model using a torch, a range of objects and string to represent the light rays. We discussed the...
Year One: Northumberland Zoo
Year One had a wonderful time at Northumberland Zoo.They met so many animals from capybaras to snow leopards.We were lucky enough to walk in the wallabies’ enclosure.
Science Day
Some children from Year 3 and Year 4 were able to visit another school to take part in a science day, where they learnt all about the rainforest. They learnt about the different layers of the rainforest including the forest floor, understory, canopy and the emergent...
Classifying Different Rocks
This half term in Science Year 3 are investigating rocks. We started off the topic by looking at six different types of rock. We used a table of properties to help us identify different metamorphic, sedimentary and igneous rocks. We identified limestone, granite,...
A Freezing, Frosty, Muddy Monsters!
At the start of today’s session, Phil had a talk with the children inside of class about health and safety when in Forest School. He then showed the children the monsters who have came to play; Chloe who likes painting, Ella who likes making dens and Eddie who enjoys...