Science

In Science we are learning about light.
Lots of things in the world are light sources. A light source makes light. 
The Sun and other stars, fires, torches and lamps all make their own light so are examples of sources of light. 
Some animals, such as fireflies and glow-worms, are light sources. They make their own light to attract mates.
                                                             Can you think of any other light sources?

Did you know?

You must never look directly at the Sun. It is such a bright light source that it can damage your eyes very quickly.

                                                  Light Travels in Straight Lines
                          
Even though light travels in straight lines,it still travels in lots of different directions. 
There is not just one ray of light travelling from this torch. There are hundreds! But they all travel in straight lines, they do not bend 
or curve.

Spring 1

We will be looking at the Circulatory System. Children will be building on their learning from Year 3 and 4 about the main body parts and internal organs (skeletal, muscular and digestive system) to explore and answer questions that help them to understand how the circulatory system enables the body to function. 

We will be learning about: 

• Parts of the human circulatory system, and describe the functions of the heart, blood vessels and blood 
• Recognising the impact of diet, exercise, drugs and lifestyle on the way their bodies function 
• Describing the ways in which nutrients and water are transported within animals, including humans.
                                                                                
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• Key vocabulary 

Heart, heartbeat, pulse, pulse rate, muscle, blood vessel, blood, lung, oxygen, oxygenated blood, deoxygenated blood, carbon dioxide, circulate, circulatory system, organ. 

Diet, exercise, drugs, lifestyle, body function, harmful, healthy, damaged, nutrients, water, transported, substances. 

Spring 2 In 6VH we will be learning all about Electricity.                   

Electricity is created by generators which can be powered by gas, coal, oil, wind or solar.

Appliances can convert electrical energy into other types such as:

• light
• heat
• movement
• sound

Electricity is dangerous, so be careful when using electrical appliances.

Electricity is very important - we use it all of the time. It powers most of our technologies, lights up our rooms, warms us when we're cold and cools us down when we're hot.

To use electrical devices, we need to follow rules to stay safe.