This week, we have been learning all about invertebrate animals and how they can be classified into different groups. We explored their key characteristics and looked at what makes each group different. To make our learning a little more hands-on, we used clay to create our own invertebrate animals. We Read more
In our science topic this half term, year 5 are looking into mixtures and separation. We have been looking at how different materials are made up of particles, and how in a solid, liquid and gas the particles are different. We carried out an experiment in class to see how Read more
During science, we conducted an investigation to find out which toothbrush hardness would be best for brushing our teeth. We tested different types and discovered that a soft-bristled toothbrush was the most effective choice. We also learned that dentists recommend soft toothbrushes because they are gentler on our tooth enamel Read more
Welcome to Year 5 Juniper! The children have had a fantastic week settling into their new classroom and year group. It has been so lovely getting to know everybody and starting our learning journey together. This week we started all of our academic lessons and had some great fun Read more
During our Science lessons, we were given a variety of different circuits to build. Before creating each circuit, we made a prediction based on our prior knowledge about whether we thought the bulb would light up or not. We then built the circuit to test our prediction and find out Read more
Wow! Year 4 have had an amazing morning! We were lucky enough to welcome two scientists into our classroom today. We learned all about DNA and discovered that it acts like a set of instructions, telling living organisms how to grow, function and reproduce. We then carried out a fascinating Read more
As part of our evolution science topic, we used equipment to show how the finches of the Galápagos Islands have evolved over time and developed beaks based on their natural food source. We looked at which beak type was most suited to grasping and moving small grains of rice.
This week, we investigated which materials would be most suitable for making a plant pot while also considering how environmentally friendly they are. As part of our learning, we explored the properties of different materials and discussed the importance of making sustainable choices. Working in teams, we went outside to Read more
During STEAM week, we completed a number of fun activities! This year’s theme was ‘curiosity’. In Science lessons, we looked at the question ‘ Does the way food look change how it tastes.’ We found that in fact it does! During Art lessons, we looked at the artist Alice Tangerini Read more
