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Image of Our first butterfly has come out of its cocoon.

15 May

Our first butterfly has come out of its cocoon.

Image of In Science, we have been learning all about Plants! In this weeks lesson, we talked about what plants need to grow and how they start from a seed or a bulb. We then planted our own seeds and are going to look after them and observe the grow over time!

15 May

In Science, we have been learning all about Plants! In this weeks lesson, we talked about what plants need to grow and how they start from a seed or a bulb. We then planted our own seeds and are going to look after them and observe the grow over time!

Image of Today in Science, we're diving into the essential needs of plants! We're conducting a fascinating experiment where we'll be removing one crucial element that plants require to survive.

15 May

Today in Science, we're diving into the essential needs of plants! We're conducting a fascinating experiment where we'll be removing one crucial element that plants require to survive.

Image of Year 4 scientists got hands-on with the digestive system today! Using tights as intestines, mashed banana as food, crushed biscuit for texture, orange juice as stomach acid, and water, they explored how our bodies turn food into poo!

14 May

Year 4 scientists got hands-on with the digestive system today! Using tights as intestines, mashed banana as food, crushed biscuit for texture, orange juice as stomach acid, and water, they explored how our bodies turn food into poo!

Image of In Science, we explored plant origins, focusing on broad bean seeds. We compared soaked and dry seeds, discovering the protective seed coat. Peeling it back, we found the young root and shoot. The children thoroughly enjoyed their scientific investigation

9 May

In Science, we explored plant origins, focusing on broad bean seeds. We compared soaked and dry seeds, discovering the protective seed coat. Peeling it back, we found the young root and shoot. The children thoroughly enjoyed their scientific investigation

Image of We have moved our cocoons into the butterfly house.

8 May

We have moved our cocoons into the butterfly house.

Image of We found lots of signs of Spring.

6 May

We found lots of signs of Spring.

Image of Our caterpillars have made cocoons.

6 May

Our caterpillars have made cocoons.

Image of In Science, we have been looking at human and animal teeth. We discussed and described different animal teeth based on their diet.

1 May

In Science, we have been looking at human and animal teeth. We discussed and described different animal teeth based on their diet.

Image of Our caterpillars have grown lots! I wonder if they are nearly ready to build their cocoons.

30 Apr

Our caterpillars have grown lots! I wonder if they are nearly ready to build their cocoons.

Image of In our Science topic we have been looking at the importance of hand washing. Yesterday we performed a Science experiment using pepper, water and a bowl to show how important it is to wash our hands and stay hygienic.

30 Apr

In our Science topic we have been looking at the importance of hand washing. Yesterday we performed a Science experiment using pepper, water and a bowl to show how important it is to wash our hands and stay hygienic.

Image of Look at our caterpillars.

28 Apr

Look at our caterpillars.