Cawston Grange Primary School

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At Cawston Grange Primary School, we recognise the importance of Science in every aspect of daily life. As one of the core subjects taught in Primary Schools, we give the teaching and learning of Science the prominence it requires. We believe that Science should inspire, enthuse and enable children to find out about the world around them and how it works.

It is our aim to develop the natural curiosity of our children, encourage respect for living organisms and the physical environment and to provide opportunities for the critical evaluation of evidence. We strive to make our Science curriculum challenging, inspiring and fun, giving the children the confidence and motivation to continue to further develop their skills as they progress through our school.

We want our children to develop an understanding of Science by asking different types of scientific questions about the world around them through a series of different topics. In doing so, they will become equipped with the scientific knowledge required to understand the uses and implications of Science, today and for the future. In addition, they will develop the enquiry skills which will enable them to develop their scientific understanding during the next stage of their education. They will become adept at using a range of methods to display their findings as well as recognising the importance of the communication of scientific ideas through studying the lives of men and women who have contributed to science knowledge over the years.

Put simply, we want to help create the next generation of scientists!

KS1 and KS2 Science Programmes of Study The National Curriculum for Science covering KS1 and KS2

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Year 6 Science Week

In Year 2 we enjoyed making our own bubble wands!

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The Hedgehogs made their own bubble mixture and bubble wands. The children investigated whether the shape of their bubble wand effected the shape of their bubble! We had great fun!

Year 2 bubble investigation

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In Zebra Class, we made our own bubble mixture and bubble wands. We investigated the shapes of different wands.

Miss Bradley demonstrated to Year 3 how to make a mini bottle rocket using vinegar and bicarbonate of soda.

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In Year 3, we made a lava lamp.

In Year 2, we made rafts

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Year 2 Rafts.mp4

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Reception - Science Week!

We experimented with ice and how to make it melt faster

We learnt about the impact of litter on our environment

We carried out a litter pick in our nature classroom

Helping to support the wildlife

We also made posters to raise awareness about the dangers of sea pollution

We made predictions about which items would float or sink

We then carried out experiments to see if our predictions were correct

Year 4 making a bubble snake to show the diffusion of air particles

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Year 4 making a lava lamp using liquids of different densities mixed with gas

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Year 4 investigating static electricity

Year 4 observing liquids of different densities

Year 5 Science Week

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In Year 4 we observed at what temperature different solids melted

In Year 4 we compared liquids by seeing how fast they could move down a slope

Year 2 have planted Grass seeds and Gladioli bulbs!

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Year 4 Constructing Torches

In Year 2, we made micro-habitats in the outdoor learning area!

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EYFS - Ducklings!

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Here is a video of a duckling being hatched! We have learnt so much about the life-cycles of ducks, their features and how to look after ducklings.

Year 4 planting seeds

Year 6 Science experiment - Making Blood

Constructing a series electrical circuit in Year 4

Scientific Explorations in Reception!

We explored the features of each fruit during our taste tests.

We described the textures, tastes, smells and looks using our senses.

We went on an Autumn Walk to look for signs of the seasons changing!

We found a LOT of leaves that were changing colour, as well as acorns and conkers!

We could feel the cold Autumn weather so made sure to wrap up warm when playing outside!

Uh oh - Humpty Dumpty needs a protective coat!

We explored the properties of different materials and chose one to make the coat.

We predicted what would happen when Humpty fell off the wall.

Then we tested our hypotheses!

Some of the coats protected Humpty from cracking, but some didn't.

We found that the fluffy material and bubble wrap worked best!

We also thought about how we could improve the coat, e.g. "more sellotape!"

We explored the concepts of 'Light and Dark'.

We explored shadows by making shadow puppets.

We noticed how they could change size, by bringing them closer to the wall and further out

We also saw how our bodies created shadows too!

In year 2 we analysed our school lunch to see whether it was a balanced a meal.

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Investigating air resistance and improving efficiency- Year 5 Turtles

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Each new model was timed 3 times and then we wrote up our findings. The best design flew for 6.5 seconds!

Year 6 - Modelling blood 2019-2020

Year 6 - Constructing electrical circuits to a given design 2019-2020

Water resistance experiment - Year 5 2019-2020

Thermal conductor and insulator investigation - Year 5 2019-2020

Investigating different rocks - Year 4 2019-2020

Investigating sound vibrations - Year 4 2019-2020

Permeability of soils - Year 3 2019-2020

Year 2 Science - Waterproof Investigation 2019-2020

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Year 1 Animal Visitor 2019-2020

Year 1 - Investigating herbivores, carnivores and omnivores 2019-2020

Reception - Exploring Shadows! 2019-2020

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