Category Archives: Science

The Living World

We are looking at the living world in our community in Forgandenny. Much of the learning will take place in our school grounds, the park and local wooodlands. Here are some of the questions and some of the things  we hope to find the answers to in the next few weeks.

What we would like to find out about?

  • Why does ivy grow on wall? Joe
  • What are the most common trees in the school grounds – Jennifer, Joanna, Amy
  • What are the best materials for building shelters in the woods – Struan and Angus
  • What are the  trees in our school garden? Ailsa and Sarah G
  • Are there any rare plants in the school grounds? Struan
  • Why do leaves fall off in Autumn? Catriona
  • How long does it take a leaf to shrivel up after it has been picked? Amy
  • Can we find out the age of a tree without chopping it down? Caitlin

How we will do this?

  • Watch documentaries on TV
  • Blogs about wildlife
  • Carry out our own surveys
  • Libraries
  • Talks from experts e.g. Woodland Trust
  • School trips
  • School walk – adventure
  • Internet
  • Family and friends
  • Scout Hill walk
  • General knowledge
  • Carrying out Experiements