At St Bede's we strongly believe that a high-quality science education provides the foundations for understanding the world through the specific disciplines of biology, chemistry and physics. Science has changed our lives and is vital to the world’s future prosperity, and all pupils are taught the essential aspects of the knowledge, methods, processes and uses of science.
In the first week in November we held a Science week that focused on scientists that have helped shape the world in which we live in today. Year 2 learned about Charles Macintosh- the inventor of waterproof fabric. Year 3 learned about Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen - who worked on X-rays. Year 4 learned about Isaac Newton to support their work in Forces in class. Year 5 studied the life of Valentina Tereshkova a retired Russian cosmonaut. Year 6 learned about Steve Jobs who was the chairman and co-founder of Apple. We held a Big Science Day on Tuesday 6th November when we have a full day of science workshops run Jackson Kavanagh from As Creatives. During this day all the children explored the wonder, importance and relevance of science through a whole school assembly and class based workshops.
Through building up a body of key foundational knowledge and concepts, pupils are encouraged to recognise the power of rational explanation and develop a sense of excitement and curiosity about natural phenomena. We encourage them to understand how science can be used to explain what is occurring, predict how things will behave, and analyse causes. Our aim is to encourage children to see the joy and relevance of science as they move through the school and onto Secondary School.
Science is everywhere in St Bedes ...
Sim came in for a Bright Sparks Day
Jackson Kavanagh from Creative Science came into school to work with the whole school - to make science fun and creative!!
Year 6 visited the amazing Eden Rivers Wonder World Exhibition at Tullie House
Eden Rivers Trust came into school to talk about to look after the River Eden.
Year 1 are learning about the seasons.
Year 2 are learning about the seasons and are part of BBC Weather Watch.
The Year 2 Weather Stars had their picture chosen for the Look North Weather Bulletin - how exciting!
Yearly Overview - 2018 - 2019
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Autumn |
Spring |
Summer |
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Year 1 |
Seasonal Changes
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Animals, including humans Seasonal Changes |
Plants Seasonal Changes |
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Year 2 |
Seasonal Changes Uses of everyday materials.
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Uses of everyday Materials
Seasonal Changes |
Seasonal Changes
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Living things and their Habitats Seasonal Changes
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Year 3 |
Animals – Digestive system/skeleton/food chain Teeth and Healthy Eating |
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Rocks and Soils |
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Helping Plants Grow Well |
Light and Shadows |
Year 4 |
States of Matter Solids/liquids/gases |
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Electricity |
Magnets and Springs |
Forces |
Living Things and their Habitats |
Year 5 |
Seed Dispersal
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Earth and Space |
Keeping Healthy |
Plants |
Sound |
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Year 6 |
Light
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Evolution and Inheritance |
Electricity |
Properties and Changes of Materials |
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Animals Life Cycles |
Useful websites.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks2/science/
http://www.compare4kids.co.uk/learn.php
http://resources.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/revision/science/
Science