In Science, we are learning about what living things are and what a habitat is. We learnt that there are 7 things needed for something to be a living thing, using the acronym MRS GREN to help us remember. We also learnt that there are many types of habitats and it must have all the things that living things need to survive. We explored forest school to see if we could find living things , things that have never been alive and things that used to be alive. Take a look at what we found!
In Science this half term, Year 2 are learning about plants! As part of our learning this week, Year 2 have learnt about how plants pollinate.
In groups, we created flowers and bees and then role-played the process of pollination. We leant about key vocabulary such as, pollen, nectar, dispersal and pollinate. Here is some of our learning below.
This week, we began learning about our new Science topic, Forces and Magnets. We discussed what a magnet was as well as a magnetic field. To further understand how a magnet works, we used metal objects that would be attracted by the magnet and discussed how close the magnet has to get before the object entered its magnetic field. We used iron fillings to help us see this even more clearly.
We then explored the classroom hunting for objects that were magnetic or non magnetic and discussed why this might be.
Here are some pictures of our learning!
This week in Year 3, we investigated reflective materials.
First, we took part in Mirror Writing where we wrote short codes and with our table partner we used the mirror to reflect that code. Our table partner had to try and copy that code using the mirror.
Next, we did Mirror Multiplying where we taped a pair of mirrors together and investigated how different objects reflected in the mirror.
We studied the works of Carl Linnaeus’ system of classification; we learnt how he used binomial names to create names for a wide variety of species. We designed our own species of animal and created our own binomial names.
We visited Forest School to try and locate as many different types of trees as possible. Using a checklist, we observed – in detail – the shape, size, colour and detail of the leaves. We collected leaves and categorised them based on their distinguishing characteristics. Were the leaves lobed or toothed? Was the leaf a simple or compound leaf? Finally, we created our own classification key to help others identify and group leaves.
We had a great time observing skeletons and teeth! We used a classification key to find out which teeth belonged to which animal. We were amazed to see the teeth that belonged to a cow – did you know that they are large and flat? We enjoyed comparing the teeth of an alligator to the teeth of a lizard! Did you know that a lizard’s teeth are serrated?
We
got hands on with arthropods in our brand new Science
Lab! After learning about the distinguishing characteristics of arthropods, we
used magnifying glasses to observe a range of arthropods closely. Using what we
had learnt, we classified the animals into insects and arachnids.
Did
you know that a scorpion is an arachnid?
This half term, Year 3 are learning all about different types of rocks and soils. We started this topic off by creating a class mind map of everything we already know. We then worked in groups as 'geologists' to compare and group a variety of rocks in different ways.
Year 2 have started off the new term by taking part in a Science investigation! This term we are learning about human health and hygiene and why it is important to wash our hands.
Watch this space for updates on our germ experiment! You may even like to try this at home!
Our science learning in spring 2 focussed on sound. As a class, we undertook a practical to investigate how sound travels from its source to a final destination. To look into this we used
paper cups and different types of string to create phones. The children really enjoyed this practical science lesson.
Today, Year 2 children brought in their fantastic homework! As part of our homework and to reflect our learning of habitats and living things, the children have made some amazing habitat boxes and food chains! Take a look at our creations below!
To introduce our new topic 'Into the Wild', Year 2 took part in a 'Wilderness Day' in the Forest School.
The children got to explore the Forest School by making mud pies, hold worms and other mini-beasts, make bird feeders, jump through the trees and try out bark and leaf rubbings. Here are some photos of our wild day!
