This half term, Eagle Class @FP are fully embracing their role as young scientists! In every lesson, the children are developing their working scientifically skills by planning their own enquiries, making predictions and drawing conclusions from real evidence.

This week, we took our learning outdoors to the Forest School garden to enjoy the sunshine while investigating an exciting question: Which paper towel absorbs the most water? The children tested a range of materials including school blue paper towel, kitchen roll, jumbo paper towel and plain tissue paper. Working collaboratively in groups, each child took on an important role such as measuring, testing or recording, showing fantastic teamwork and responsibility.

There was great excitement as results were measured and compared, and thoughtful discussions took place about thickness, strength and absorbency. The children impressed us with their ability to explain their findings scientifically and reflect on how to make their tests even more reliable.

It has been wonderful to see Eagle Class so engaged, curious and enthusiastic.