Children have been learning how to group and classify plants and animals making their own classification keys

In science, children have learned about Charles Darwin and this theory of evolution.  Children used a range of equipment to simulate being birds with different shaped beaks, and feed on the different food available on different islands.  Children discussed which of the beak types was most suited to each of the food types on the different islands, and then related tjhis to Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection.

Lime class have been learning about the artist, William Morris who used symmetrical nature designs in tapestry and wallpaper.  The children mixed their own colours and used a technique called 'dab' to create nature paintings.  Children took a photo of their paintings and designed their own wallpaper using an app.