Science
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!
Progression in Science Vocabulary
Science Club
Week 9 - Inflating balloons without using your lips!
Week 8 - Relative densities
Week 7 - Studying non-Newtonian liquids ("oobleck")
Week 6 - Bouncy Balls
Week 5 - Chromatography artwork
Week 4 - Exploding paint
Week 3 - KNex structures
Week 2 - Spaghetti towers
Week 1 - Making baths salts
Year 3 Science - Nutrition in food Nov 2023
Year 5 Bilton Science Takeover
Year 5 Space Centre Trip May 2023
Year 5 created a scale model of the Solar System on the school field - May 2023
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Year 5 investigating their fantastic fingertips
... and so did Year 2
Year 5's Victorian Inventions
Year 3 had a variety of activities throughout the week
Year 2 investigating habitats
Year 1 investigated habitats in the Nature Classroom
Year 2 made connections with their friends using cup phones
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Reception have been learning all about germs and conducted an experiment to see the effect that soap would have on them! We now know why it is so important to wash our hands thoroughly!
Year 5 - Testing the Properties of Materials Jan 2023
Science Rockets 01.12.22 - We kicked December off with a bang!
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Mad Science Assembly - July 2022
Growing Beanstalks in Reception!
20th May 22- Year 3 have had a sunflower growing competition as part of their learning on plants. Today we brought them back into school to compare them! Wow!





We had fun finding out all about Outer Space during Space Day - 14th March 2022
Year 3 had great fun learning all about gas! 16.02.22

Reception: Why should we brush our teeth?



Year 3 had fun investigating the hardness of different rocks. 26.01.22

08.12.21- Year 3 have enjoyed making muscle models in their learning about Animals including Humans.



Year 4 investigating what affects the pitch of sound - Nov 2021
Year 1 Red Pandas- Which type of paper makes the best cup?

Year 4 investigating what affects the volume of sound - Sept 2021







Bilton Science Afternoon in Jaguars. Bilton came with their creature critters and we held them,learnt about them and then conducted a PH experiment. 29.09.21
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Year 6 Science Week
In Year 2 we enjoyed making our own bubble wands!

Year 2 bubble investigation

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

In Year 3, we made a lava lamp.



In Year 2, we made rafts

Year 2 Rafts.mp4

Reception - Science Week!
Year 4 making a bubble snake to show the diffusion of air particles

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

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!

Year 4 Constructing Torches
In Year 2, we made micro-habitats in the outdoor learning area!

EYFS - Ducklings!

Year 4 planting seeds





Year 6 Science experiment - Making Blood
Constructing a series electrical circuit in Year 4
Scientific Explorations in Reception!
In year 2 we analysed our school lunch to see whether it was a balanced a meal.

Investigating air resistance and improving efficiency- Year 5 Turtles

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

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


