In our science lessons, we have been learning about rocks and soils. For today's lesson, we looked at the different levels of soil that are under our feet. We were introduced to the layers bed rock, rocky soil, sub soil and topsoil and then the children used a range of foods to replicate the layers of soil such as using chocolate chips for the rocks within the bed rock and gummy worms to represent the animals that would live within the topsoil. The children really enjoyed this activity, especially when they were able to eat it afterwards. Have a look below at our dirt puddings.

Today, we were invited to a book tasting by Mrs Bates. For the book tasting, the children were able to look through a range of books from different genres. After they explored the books, the children got to choose a book to have in class. Throughout the year, the children will get the opportunity to swap books and recommend the books to others. At the end of the session, the children were able to have some cake and juice. The children really enjoyed doing this and they are looking forward to their upcoming weekly book sessions. Have a look below to see the children exploring the books. 

The children have been working hard since the start of year 3. 
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This half term in science, we are looking at rocks. The children have been enthusiastic to learn about this and have particularly enjoyed looking at all the different types of rock. The examples include slate, granite, marble, limestone, sandstone and amesite. During today's lesson, the children conducted an experiment to find the best type of rock for a kitchen counter. The children needed to test how hard and scratch resistant each rock was. The children then scored each rock out of 10 and then made a judgement on which rock would be best. Have a look below at the children conducting their investigation.