This week in Science

This week has seen the return to a full and fun timetable of learning and creativity. It has been lovely to see our Tower School scientists explore the microscopic world of cells, understanding the digestive system, and carrying out a required practical. Citadel have been recreating the plant and animal cells using sweets as a ‘hands-on’ approach to what the organelles are and where they can be found. Well done to Citadel for some amazing creations.

Question of the week: ‘if humans had chloroplasts in our cell, would we be able to photosynthesise?’ Steeple started to explore the different types of force. We carried out an experiment to identify contact and non-contact force, and more specifically, which type of force was being used. The class worked well together, and it was a privilege to see.

Question of the week: ‘which forces are involved when the rain falls from the sky?’ Lighthouse continued with the periodic table of elements, exploring the groups and their properties. The class are strengthening their understanding of how the periodic table works, what the ‘shells’ are, and how the electrons alter the way that an element bonds. Well done to Lighthouse.

Question of the week: ‘why do we need to know how the elements work?’ Obelisk started their learning for this term well with exploration of nerves and how they work. The class have completed their required practical into reflexes. It was a pleasure to see the pupils working together and discussing how to complete their work. Well done to Obelisk.

Question of the week: ‘what would happen if our nerves stopped working?’ Spire/Martello were introduced to the GCSE Biology course. It was a pleasure to see the pupils complete the practical of how food travels through the digestive system. The pupils enjoyed making their own ‘poo’. Scientist of the week goes to both pupils for engagement and enthusiasm, it has been a pleasure to see. Well done to you both!

Question of the week: ‘can a patient live with only part of their stomach?’ Before the Summer break, we shared some impressive images of the solar system that the pupils were making. The planets are now up in the science lab and looking very impressive. A huge thank you goes out to all the pupils involved in making this happen and to Tosun for his patience in hanging them from the ceiling.