Acknowledgements
Thanks to children and staff
at St. Cuthbert’s Primary
School for their help in
developing this programme.
We would like to
acknowledge the users
of youtube.com, whose
expertise and uploaded
content contributed greatly
to this presentation.
Thanks and sources for
images are available in the
presentation.
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Dictionary........................Pg.3
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Science Jobs.....................
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The Scientific Method........ Pg.7
Experiments:
Gravity ...........................Pg.8
Elements ........................ Pg.9
Plastic ............................ Pg.10
Medical Observations ...... Pg.11
DNA ............................... Pg.12
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Plants .............................
Food Chain ..................... Pg.14
Skittle ............................ Pg.15
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Atom
Atoms are like the building blocks
that make up everything around
us, they make up the elements.
Biology
Biology is the branch of science to
do with living things
Carbon
Carbon is a common element, all
living things are ‘carbon-based’
Chemistry
Chemistry is the branch of science
to do with what things are made
of and how the react with each
other
Ecology
Ecology is the science of how
living things interact with each
other
Element
An element is made up of one kind
of atom. Everything is made of
different types of elements
Evolution
Evolution is how animals and
plants have changed over many
years to become new types of
animals and plants
Experiment
An experiment is when you test
an idea (or hypothesis) to see if
something is true or not.
Hypothesis
An hypothesis is an idea or
theory that explains how or why
something is or behaves the
way it does. It is then tested by
experiment to see if it is true.
Particle
Particle are the smallest things in
the universe, they make up atoms.
Physics
Physics is the science that studies
the laws of the universe.
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Science
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Pilot
Doctor
Vet
Special Effects
Designer
Astronaut
Fitness Coach
Chemist
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Musician
Here are some more things you can try!
Zookeeper
Look through the science presentation.
Can you find a type of science that is
similar to your favourite subject?
Police Officer
Start to do your own research. You
can use books, the internet, and most
importantly your teacher to find out
more about science.
Teacher
You can also find some more fun
experiments to try at
Computer
Game Designer
www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/science/
Dolphin Trainer
Car Designer
www.ars.usda.gov/is/kids/
http://sciencegrrl.co.uk/
Nurse
Architect
(Building designer)
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Element
Evolution
Hypothesis
Particle
Carbon
Ecology
Weight of Skittles
This experiment is to test if Skittles of the same colour weigh the same.
As you weigh the skittles, mark them down in the table below:
Brand name:Skittles
Number
Colour
1
Red
2
Green
3
Yellow
4
Purple
5
Orange
1st Skittle
(g)
2nd Skittle
(g)
3rd Skittle
(g)
4th Skittle
(g)
5th Skittle
(g)
What can you find out from these results?
Are all skittles of the same colour the same weight?
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What falls faster...
If a light object and a heavy one are dropped which
do you think will hit the ground first?
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Try it! What happened?
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Other than weight, what other differences are there
between the two objects?
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What happens if two things that are the same weight but
different shapes are dropped at the same time?
Plants...
Do plants drink water?
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Where do they get it from?
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How can we prove this?
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Draw a picture of our experiment below
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What do you think will happen if the heavy and the
light object are put in identical containers so they
are the same shape but still different weights?
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Try it! What happened?
Why do you think this happens?
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What happens after a few hours?
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DNA
Number each of the following substances in
the order they were added to the test tube:
Salt, ethanol, saliva, washing up liquid
Periodic Chemistry
Use the video about the different elements to match the different
objects with the element that is used to make it.
Lithium (Li)
Make Up
Fluorine (F)
Teeth
Strontium (Sr)
Batteries
Antimony (Sb)
Submarines
Hafnium (Hf )
Fireworks
Tungsten (W)
Thermometer
Mercury (Hg)
Light Bulb
What did the Washing up Liquid do?
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What did the salt do?
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What did the ethanol do?
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Draw a picture below of what you can see.
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Medical
observations
Plastic
Physical Chemistry
Item
Is it
Strong?
Is it
Heavy?
Is it
Smooth?
Is it
Bendy?
Is it
Soft?
Medical observations are tests that doctors and
nurses often perform to see how healthy a patient
is. They look at how fast your heart is beating, how
much air you get in your lungs and how hot or
cold you are. These can be good signs to say how
healthy or ill you may be.
Polystyrene
Plastic Bag
Plastic Bottle
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Peak Flow
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Pulse
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