Science Week in Year 4

To celebrate Science Week, Year 4 students have been investigating the earth’s environment through a hands-on plant-growing experiment. Each student has created a mini biome using a zip-lock bag, cotton wool and a broad bean seed. Over two weeks, they’re applying the seven-step scientific method: observing, questioning, hypothesising, testing, analysing, recording and concluding to track their plant’s growth.

Students are keeping detailed observation journals, recording daily changes with drawings, measurements, labels and photos. This project is helping them understand how environments support life and how scientists use evidence to answer questions.

It’s been a great way to connect Science and Geography while encouraging curiosity and independent thinking. We’re excited to see how their beans grow – and what conclusions they draw from their experiments!

Merissa Perivolarellis, Nicole Meehan, Calista Camarda, Edward Wang and Ella Reilly
Year 4 Teachers