As we begin the summer term, our first round of congratulations goes to...

KS1 Maths: Y1 Redwood

KS2 Maths: Y5 Willow

KS1 Spell: Y2 Elm

KS2 Spell: Y6 Sycamore 

As part of Year 5’s science learning, the children explored the different methods to separate a mixture.  They learnt the difference between a mixture and a solution and then explored 4 different ways to retrieve each item from that mixture.  

They had to separate: paper clips, rocks, oats, sand, salt and water.

They explored sieving, filtering, using magnets and evaporation in groups to create the cleanest water again.

We have been incredibly impressed with the understanding and scientific explanations shown when discussing reversible and irreversible changes.  They were able to include vocabulary such as: solute, solvent, soluble and insoluble as well as discuss chemical reactions!

The children made a prediction and then we went to try it out - What would happen if vinegar was added to bicarbonate of soda?

It is clear to see how excited the children were to see the chemical reaction and particularly the mess that was created from it!  (At least we were in the woods though!)