In one of our recent science lessons, we constructed a model of the human arm to look at the three different joints in it. We made the ball and socket joint found in the shoulder using a table tennis ball, lollipop stick and a plastic cup so that it could rotate. The hinge joint in the elbow was made with a sticker so that it could bend 90 degrees, and the gliding joint found in the wrist was made by attaching the hand to the arm with a paper fastener.
Year 6 Science: Light How Do We See? Wow, what a question? After discussing our ideas, Year 6 decided the best way to develop their understanding was to model how light travels in rays, or beams, from a light source, reflectin… Read More
Year 1 Science: Our Animal CreationsThis half-term, Year 1 have been learning about mammals, reptiles, fish and birds and their different characteristics. Last week, the children were surprised to learn that elephants and rhinos have small hairs on their b… Read More
Year 5: ParachutesTo apply our knowledge of air resistance, the children in year 5 investigated different parachute designs. Some big, some small and some unusually shaped. To make it a fair test, we tested each one 3 times and took note of th… Read More
Year 2: Materials InvestigationThe pupils in Year 2 have been learning about Materials and
their properties whilst at home. They have taken part in different
investigations throughout the topic, and this was one of their favourites. They
were given the tas… Read More
Year 3 Science: Fantastic FossilsThis term in Science, Year 3 have been learning all about rocks. Towards the end of the topic, we learnt about how fossils are formed and the children were amazed at how long the process actually takes! Did you know that… Read More
