Science

It's been another busy week in Science at Lord Gowthorpe's, with our IGCSE Biology students developing their revision skills and our new KS3 group getting hands-on with an investigation into levers and forces! 🧬 IGCSE Biology: Finding the Right Revision Strategy This week, our IGCSE Biology students continued exploring different revision techniques in preparation for a mini mock examination. We have been working on building a repertoire of revision strategies, encouraging st

Science has been full of practical investigations and exciting challenges this week, giving our pupils the opportunity to explore scientific ideas through hands-on learning. Building the Perfect Xylem Tube Our KS3 pupils began the week with a fast-paced engineering challenge. Working in teams, they had just 60 seconds to design and build the most effective model of a xylem tube using only straws and tape. The aim was to create a structure that was both strong and hollow, capa

It has been a busy and engaging week in Science, with both our IGCSE and KS3 students taking part in a range of practical and interactive learning experiences. In IGCSE Science , students have been developing their practical skills by creating onion cell specimen slides to view under the microscope. This hands-on activity allowed them to observe real cells and identify key sub-cellular structures , helping to bring their learning to life. Students also worked on their unders