Which material is best?
In science we have continued our work on materials and today had the task of picking the right material to make a pair of curtains. We loved testing each material describing it's properties with our key vocabulary.
Float or sink? Cross Fell investigates
In science we have been making predictions about which objects we thought would sink or float and then carrying out an experiment to see if we were right. Great predicting and testing everyone.
Seasonal changes
We had a really super afternoon learning all about seasonal changes and painted our own seasonal trees. Great work everyone!
The dark!
In Science we have been learning about seasonal changes and as part of this have been learning about light and dark.
We worked in the blackout tent to investigate what we could see with different amounts of light and dispelled some misconceptions about light sources. It was all great fun and had…
Rock pets
We have been learning all about animals and their habitats in Science and as part of this have had great fun designing and making our own rock pets creating instructions for our friends about how to keep them happy and healthy. We think that they look amazing!
Wildflower planting session
So far nearly 2000 wildflower plugs have been planted at Fairhill, they are planning on planting the final ones this Saturday if anyone wants to go along and be involved................Celebration cake too when its all done!
Nenthead mines visit
Middle Fell had great fun exploring Nenthead Mines today as part of their Science learning! We managed to find a tonne of gallium, calcite, quartz and many incredible formations of different minerals and sedimentary rocks. Our pupils also managed to find some impeccable fossils of pre-historic…
Soil investigation
Middle Fell's Science lesson on Tuesday looking at how soil is formed and how it sustains life. They also conducted an experiment to assess the different properties of different soil samples!
Science at home- links for parents/ carers
Want to continue your Science learning at home?
Try visiting BBC Bitesize for some fun clips and games.
KS1- https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/z6svr82
KS2-https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/z2pfb9q
Or why not try National Geographic perfect for inspiring your budding…
Books to inspire young scientists- highly recommended books
Why encourage your child to read about science? There are loads of reasons. Science and engineering provide fantastic career opportunities, but science is not just for scientists – it’s a huge part of everyday life. A good grounding in science will help every child to navigate their world and make…
Fossils!
In Middle Fell's Science session yesterday they were replicating the process of how fossils are made! Everyone was incredibly sensible and seemed to enjoy getting hands on!
The circulatory system! Getting hands on with our learning.
Flinty Fell have been continuing their work on the circulatory system, they had a go at dissecting lamb hearts to help build their understanding of the complexities of a heart.
How fantastic it is that Flinty have the opportunity to learn from subject specialists such as Mr Hagerup,…



