Science has an important role to play in developing the whole child, as it encourages such qualities as curiosity, perseverance and critical thinking. Science is exciting because it thrives on interaction and exchanging of ideas, which in turn enhances understanding and enthusiasm.   Wherever possible, Science is made relevant to pupils by relating it to their everyday experiences. Practical exploration, discovery and investigation of the world in which we live form the basis of our science curriculum.   The process skills which are developed include: Observing Raising questions Hypothesising Predicting Planning and conducting investigations Interpreting Communicating

Year 1 and Year 2 practical investigation of circuits.

Reception children investigate which things float and which things sink.

Reception children investigated what seeds need to grow.

Year 3 and Year 4 pupils have been exploring light and shadow. 

Reception children grew these seedlings using their knowledge of what plants need to grow.

These lambs visited our school after thinking about animals and their young.

These baby rabbits had to be held very gently.

When we studied thermal insulators and thermal conductors we explored what happened to various spoon handles in hot water.

How can you stop an ice cube melting? We tried several ways.

When we studied different materials, some of our work involved taking temperatures of places we thought would be too hot or too cold.