Science

Here at St Bart's we are proud of science in our school - we hold a national award PSQM (Primary Science Quality Mark) at GILT level. This means that science is embedded in everything we do.

Throughout school we ensure hands on learning through the five enquiry types where scientific skills are developed and built on from Nursery all the way to Year 6. We aim to take learning outdoors as much as possible.

Children learn about different science roles available in the world around them and how it fits in to their everyday lives. We love having visitors in to talk about their jobs in science and encourage all of the children to see themselves as mini scientists.

In our science club the children are in charge of developing and maintaining our brand-new wildlife site. We can't wait to see what they do with it!

Curriculum - Science - Key Documents

Science Overview

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Science Policy

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Curriculum - Science - Useful Links

Explorify

PSTT (Primary Science Teaching Trust)

Curriculum - Science - Sorting Materials

Class 4 have enjoyed learning about materials in our Science lesson. We thought about the properties of different materials and then sorted different objects according to these properties.

Curriculum - Science - Rocks

Today we investigated qualities of different rocks in order to find the best rock to make our new school statue out of. We tested for permeability, strength and which looked the most pleasing. In our groups we decided which rock we thought would be the best and we presented our ideas to the rest of the class with our reasons from our results.

Curriculum - Science - Properties of Different Materials

In science we are looking at the properties of different materials. This children had to think about the words ‘stretch, bend, squash and twist’ and discuss if certain objects could complete those movements.

Curriculum - Science - Classification of Living Things

Class 14 have started their new science topic of classification of living things. Today they used their Oracy skills to decide as a group how to classify animals into 2 groups then 2 subgroups.

Curriculum - Science - Manipulating Materials

Class 6 have been manipulating materials. They completed an experiment to discover what could be stretched, squashed, bent and twisted. They discovered that some materials such as plastic could be bent in the case of a whiteboard, but not bent in the case of a pen.

Curriculum - Science - The Five Senses

Class 4 have been learning about the five senses and the parts of our bodies we use for each one. Today we have tested our sense of taste and have tasted different foods, including marmite and honey. We talked about how each food tasted and then made a bar chart to show which one our class liked the best.

Curriculum - Science - The Digestive System Experiment

We had great fun taking part in an experiment that helped us understand how the digestive system works.

Curriculum - Science - Concept Maps

Year 3 had a great time creating concept maps for their science work on plants. We got to use our whiteboard pens on the tables to create a map of all of our knowledge. Luckily, it came off easily!

Curriculum - Science - Five Senses

Year 1 have been learning about the five senses in Science. We learnt about our sense of sight and then went on a colour hunt around the playground, finding colours that matched our colour swatches.

Curriculum - Science - The Digestive System

This week, we made our own models of the digestive system. We used a banana and cracker for the food, a tray for the body, a plastic bag for the stomach, orange juice for the stomach acid, water for saliva, tights for the small intestine and a cup for the large intestine. We mixed the food, water and orange juice together and fed it through the tights, into the cup and through the cups to demonstrate how the digestive system works.

Curriculum - Science - Seed Dispersal

Today we investigated seed dispersal. We looked at different seeds and read a story about how seeds move. We worked in groups to categorise the different seeds by their dispersal method.

Curriculum - Science - Bouncy Balls

Class 6 created an experiment to discover how bouncy balls were. They worked together to drop the balls from a certain height, measuring its bounce against a metre stick. They then recorded their results and ranked the balls from bounciest to least bounciest. They also worked very well in their teams.

Curriculum - Science - The Circulatory System

Class 12 have continued their work looking at the circulatory system. They finished off their models and presented what they have learnt to the class. Here are the videos of their presentation. They have all worked very hard and have a good understanding of how blood moves around our body.

Curriculum - Science - Light & Materials

Class 6 had to discover which material would let the least light through. They made a prediction that felt would let the least light through. They decided how to test their 5 materials then worked in groups to discover which let the most and least light through. They discovered that cardboard let the least light through and we’re all very surprised.

Curriculum - Science - Body Parts

Year 1 have been learning about body parts this half term. We drew around each other and labelled the body parts that we know. Some of us then made pasta people in our provision areas and labelled them too.

Curriculum - Science - Pollination

Today we learnt about pollination. We became the bees and we visited the different flowers to collect the nectar. When we visited, the ‘pollen’ stuck to us and was transferred to the other flowers. We discussed how this led to fertilisation and seed production. We retold the pollination story in our books using pictures and prompts.

Curriculum - Science at Home - Moon Observations

Harvey made detailed observations of the position, phase and visibility of the moon over a week. He then presented his findings to the class. Well done Harvey!

Curriculum - Science - The Circulatory System Models

In science this week class 14 have started to make their own models to represent the circulatory system. The straws represent the wind pipe and the bags the lungs. The red and blue card represent the oxygenated and deoxygenated parts of the heart. Next week the children will finish the model and present their ideas to the class. Class 16 used their oracy skills to present to the rest of the class. They explained in detail using technical language, how the circulatory system works, and then they gave feedback to each group.

Curriculum - Science - The Circulatory System Diagram

This week, class 16 have been making their own versions of the circulatory system. They had to follow instructions working in teams to make the diagram.

Curriculum - Science - Dissecting Hearts

In science this week, years 5 and 6 have been dissecting a sheep’s heart. We then looked at the difference arteries, ventricles and chambers.

Curriculum - Science - Minibeasts

Well done Akila on finding some minibeasts at home.

Curriculum - Science - Switches

Today we investigated switches. We looked at different switches and how they might be used in the real world. We then used our knowledge of conductors and insulators to construct our own working switches.

Curriculum - Science - Food Tasting

Class 16 have been trying Greek food today, each table had a plate of; grapes, cucumber lemons, olives, pomegranate, tomatoes and olive oil. Some were more popular than others!

Curriculum - Science - Keeping Healthy

In class 6, we have been learning about how to keep healthy in science. This week we explored the importance of exercise and the affect it has on our body. We completed an exercise video, before creating our own exercise routines for the class to join in with.

Curriculum - Science - A Healthy Lifestyle

In science we have been looking at what makes a healthy lifestyle. Today we discussed the importance of exercise. We discussed how we must exercise everyday. In pairs the children designed a fitness video. We thought carefully about the physical strand from the oracy framework and made sure we had a loud and clear voice. We hope you enjoy it and it gets you moving for the day.

Curriculum - Science - Circuits

Year 3 and year 4 worked out if a bulb would light up by building circuits to match pictures. They drew circuit diagrams of each one using scientific symbols and explained why the bulb would or would not light.

Curriculum - Science - Butterfly Release

Well done class 17 for raising our wonderful butterflies. We watched them grow and cocoon into wonderful creatures and released them today into the big wide world.

Curriculum - Science - Underwater Scenes

Class 7 created art work for environment day based on the theme clean our oceans. Pupils drew a underwater scene and used recycled materials to collage their art work.

Curriculum - Science - Re-Using String

As part of World Environment Day class 13 have re-used string and magazines to make jewellery. Take a look!

Curriculum - Science - World Environment Day

All classes took part in various activities for World Environment Day. This involved completing a carbon footprint questionnaire. Some also assessed their carbon footprint and came up with a plan to reduce it! Others have created artwork to highlight the affects ocean pollution has on sea creatures.

Curriculum - Science - Harvesting

Today we checked on our garlic and onions and it was finally time to harvest. We couldn’t believe the crop we got! We also planted our seed potatoes. Checked on our lettuce, carrots and herb garden. We have even found wildlife living in our yet-to-be-developed pond! We’ve had a really exciting day.

Curriculum - Science - Harlow Carr Trip

Class 12 enjoyed their trip to Harlow Carr. The children enjoyed identifying trees and looking for bugs in the woods.

Curriculum - Science - Endangered Species

Today we researched endangered species to find out where they live, how many are left and why there are endangered. We then presented what we had found to other groups in order to spread awareness about what can be done to save them. We developed our physical oracy presentation skills to make our presentations interesting. We practiced speaking loudly so that the audience could hear and using our expression and gestures to help make our point.

Curriculum - Science - Crops & Wild Flowers

Today we checked on our onions and garlic. Then we prepared beds for sowing. We scattered wildflowers and poppy seeds onto our ‘bed of flowers’ in which we found a full ant colony busying away! Hopefully we didn’t disturb them too much. We also planted some carrots, lettuces and runner beans directly into the outside raised beds. Let’s hope the weather is on our side.

Curriculum - Science - Plant Species

As part of our science topic this half term, living things, the children took the advantage of the longer grass, and other plants, on the field. The children placed a hola hoop on the ground and counted the different species of plants they could identify. They recorded their findings on a chart when they got back to class.

Curriculum - Science - Watering Plants

Children in years 1 and 2 have been busy at lunchtime watering the plants. The children have used the knowledge they have learnt in science to know that plants need water to survive. As the weather has been hot this week many children have said to Mrs McCaffrey that the plants need water. Well done year 1 and 2!

Curriculum - Science - Flower Hunt

Today in class 12 we went on a flower hunt. We were investigating what plants we could find in our local area. The children enjoyed finding a variety of plants.

Curriculum - Science - Planting Beans

We planted beans in our garden. We talked about what beans need to grow and have been looking after them , making sure they have enough water and light. We can’t wait to see what happens in the next few weeks.

Curriculum - Science - Exploring Shadows

Children from Starship and Launchpad enjoyed exploring shadows as part of their topic on Space. The children explored how the shadows changed with the position of the light and them moving nearer and further away from the screen. Objects such as a bowl were then used to create a shadow of the moon so the children could recreate aliens and astronauts landing on the moon.

Curriculum - Science - The School Wildlife Garden

Today we visited our wildlife garden to see what animals we could find living in our local area. We used different methods to find and collect them and then we brought them inside to observe. We used keys to identify what we had caught and then drew labelled diagrams of them using scientific language.

Curriculum - Science - Living Things at School

In science we having been looking at living things. This week we explored the school grounds to see what animals we could find.

Curriculum - Science - Grouping Animals

We have been learning about different animals and their groups. Today we compared the similarities and differences for different animals within the same group.

Curriculum - Science - Electric Car Discussion

Class 13 have debated, ‘Are electric cars better for the environment?’ in groups using their oracy skills and scientific knowledge. Check out the debates.