As part of their studies about micro-organisms the year sixes have been studying mould. We learnt that mould reproduces through spores, which can travel through the air. Mould spores are everywhere in the environment but when the conditions are right they will reproduce and spread. Mould helps to break down dead plant and animal matter […]
micro organisms
Yummy Yoghurt!
As part of their studies about micro-organisms the year sixes learnt about bacteria. We learnt that although some bacteria can make us sick, most bacteria helps us. Bacteria in our digestive system helps us to break down and digest food. Did you know that about 60% of your poop is made up of dead bacteria? We used yoghurt […]
Yeast Feast!
This term the year 6 classes are learning about ‘Marvellous Micro-organisms’ in Biological Sciences. So far we have learnt that micro-organisms are a group of microscopic living organisms like fungi, viruses and bacteria. Did you know that there are more micro-organisms living inside your mouth than there are people in the entire world?? We learnt […]