This week in Science

This week has seen our Tower School scientists continue their hard work and learning with topics ranging from the internal structure of a leaf, to how vaccinations work. Well done to all pupils!

Lantern continued their hard work of sewing aliens and solar system objects. It has been so rewarding watching the class come together to complete their projects. Well done to you all. Scientists of the week go to Lantern for working hard and problem solving. Question of the week: ‘Why bother learning to sew when you can just purchase something new?’

Citadel worked on the internal structure of a leaf. The class now understand what photosynthesis is and what would happen to the Earth and humans if it did not happen or if it stopped. Well done to Citadel. Question of the week: ‘How long would humans last for without water?’

Lighthouse have been enjoying using the microscopes and exploring the magical world that opens up. Well done to the class for working so hard and sharing your findings with each other. Scientists of the week go to Lighthouse for working well together, well done! Question of the week: ‘What is the smallest thing that humans can see under the microscope?’

Steeple are almost there with their practical and write up. Pupils have shown remarkable resilience and determination to complete the work. Well done to Steeple. Scientists of the week go to Steeple for working hard and never giving up! Question of the week: ‘How much water does an elephant’s trunk hold?’

Obelisk explored respiration, what it is and how to work out the equation for it. Pupils also looked at a past paper, how to answer the questions and deepened their understanding of what the examiners are looking for. Well done to the class for working so hard. Question of the week: ‘Why do we practice exam style questions?’

Martello and Spire watched how Edward Jenner discovered vaccinations. Pupils were able to recall the works of Edward Jenner and how important his research has been. Well done to both classes. Question of the week: ‘Would someone else discovered vaccinations if Jenner had not worked on it?’

Fun fact: There are more public libraries in the US than McDonald’s.