Science
At Thornlow, children learn science by doing. We encourage them to be curious about how things work, and to investigate and experiment creatively to find answers to their questions.

In Years 1-6 we study a different topic every term, each with either a biological, chemical or physical emphasis.
In Years 7 and 8 Biology, Chemistry and Physics are taught as separate subjects.

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Y1-8 made the most of the chance to go on a Wildlife Safari trip to Longleat Safari Park. My favourite thing: feeding the seals - Sierra. The Adventure Park - Billy. The Safari Coach Ride - Kate. The Deadly 60 Challenge - James. My favourite animal: cheetah - Sadhana; tiger - Nathaniel; the elephant - Ruby.
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I love Science which is why I came up with this coke bottle exciting experiment! I firstly bought a coke bottle at the shop and then some Mentos and I filmed what happened next!
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The sun shone brightly in the sky today, making our visit to Kingston Maurward Animal Park even more wonderful. Years 1&2 spent a lovely morning exploring all the delights that this magnificent animal park had to offer, nearly even witnessing the birth of a lamb!
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Our recent visit to Specsavers, Weymouth was a real "eye-opening" experience for all pupils involved. Years 1&2 learnt how an eye examination is carried out and they even made a pair or glasses!
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When you react acids with carbonates, carbon dioxide is given off. Year 7&8 explored this concept in their Chemistry lesson this week.
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Year 7&8s set out to explore the sugar content of their favourite breakfast cereals. Their Chemistry lesson reached some colourful conclusions!
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Today Years 7&8 learnt how to make salts during their Chemistry lesson. The group started off by heating copper carbonate, filtering it to obtain a copper sulphate solution.
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Today we dissected a sheep's internal organs! We looked at the way food moved down the oesophagus by inserting a marble and simulating peristalsis! "This was a real hands on experience, it was amazing" said Oliver!
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Clean teeth are the "root" to successful learning!
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Year 7&8 were exploring electromagnetism in their Science lesson this week.
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At home I have a microscope and I looked in my water butt and took out a water sample which I then examined under my microscope.
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Year 1 & 2 have been learning about teeth in their Science lesson. A visit to a dental practice in Dorchester brought our classroom activities to life!
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