Science Chatter
Science practical investigation – sorting seeds and bulbs
During Science we have started our new topic Plants the children immersed themselves in a practical investigation – sorting seeds and bulbs #olipscience @csergeant3
Science Plant
science Plant – children enjoyed sorting and discussing seeds and bulbs during our investigation today ☺️? #olipscience @csergeant3
Science – plants and seeds
Today during science we observed plants and seeds. We found out the difference and classified and sorted different seeds and bulbs. #olipscience @csergeant3
Year 2 plant some bulbs with the eco council
This afternoon Year 2 went to our allotments to plants some bulbs with the eco council to ensure we are ready for spring @csergeant3 #olipscience #olipgeography
Science – Functions of a plant
Today we started our science topic all about the functions of a plant. We started the lesson by seeing what the children wanted to learn during this topic – we can’t wait to get started and answer some of these questions! #olipscience @csergeant3 @oli_primary @DeputyOLI
Science – dissecting a flower
What fun year 3 had dissecting a flower to see if they could find the male and female parts #olipscience @DeputyOLI @csergeant3
Coming up next week in year 3
Coming up next week in year 3 #olipmaths #olipscience
Science – Pollination
As part of our science topic, plants, we will be looking at pollination. Today we were lucky enough to have a real-life beekeeper come and teach us all about the jobs of the bees. The children loved it! #olipscience @oli_primary @csergeant3 @DeputyOLI
Today in science we planned out an investigation to see if plants can survive in different conditions
Today in science we planned out an investigation to see if plants can survive in different conditions. Year 3 will observe the plants over time and then compare what happens with the control plant. #olipscience @DeputyOLI @csergeant3 @oli_primary
Year 5 learning about the planets in our solar system
Year 5 had a great time learning about the position of the planets in our solar system in relation to the sun!☀️?? @csergeant3 @DeputyOLI #olipscience
Creating the phases of the moon out of Oreo’s!
Miss Clifford’s class had a fabulous time creating the phases of the moon out of Oreo’s! ???????? #olipscience. @csergeant3 @DeputyOLI
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Phases of the moon by Mrs Bird’s class!
Phases of the moon by Mrs Bird’s class! ???????? #olipscience @csergeant3 @DeputyOLI
Science topic: Evolution and Inheritance
Year 6 have been researching Charles Darwin and his theory of evolution and natural selection in our Science topic: Evolution and Inheritance #olipscience @csergeant3 @DeputyOLI
Our science investigation linked to Charles Darwin’s theory of natural selection
Having fun this afternoon with our science investigation linked to Charles Darwin’s theory of natural selection, imitating finches beaks. #olipscience @csergeant3 @DeputyOLI
Working together to solve problems and complete tasks in the provision
Working together to solve problems and complete tasks in the provision, both indoors and outdoors! A great first few days in Year 1! @EarlyExcellence @csergeant3 @DeputyOLI #olipmaths #olipscience
Sorting objects according to the materials they are made of in science
Sorting objects according to the materials they are made of in science @DeputyOLI @csergeant3 #olipscience
Exploring and sharing existing knowledge related to materials in Science this week!
Exploring and sharing existing knowledge related to materials in Science this week! What a fabulous job Year 1 did at sorting objects by material and discussing their choices ? #olipscience
With the changing weather we have been able to spot many signs of Autumn around our school grounds
With the changing weather we have been able to spot many signs of Autumn around our school grounds. We discussed the changes we could see, created a vocabulary bank and recorded on mind maps together #olipscience @oli_primary
Year 2 Science – Exercise and Heart rate
Today we discussed heart rate and what and how we can b healthy. The children all completed a practical session to see which exercise increased their heart rate.
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‘Get up and Grow’ Award
A huge congratulations to the Eco council who achieved their ‘Get up and Grow award’. They have really enjoyed the process and learnt so many new skills
Eco-council working hard
We made protectors for our plants using recycled plastic bottles from home.
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Classifying Rocks in science
What a great lesson we had sorting and classifying rocks. We even had a go at using a classification key to find out the names of the rocks.
Hugh Baird – STEAM Expo
Our Year 3 and Year 6 were invited to Hugh Baird college to take part in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Maths) Expo 2024. What a fantastic time they had! 
