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Science Begins with a Question

Our Junior Primary pupils recently enjoyed an exciting Science Assembly, introducing this half-term’s Big Science Question (BSQ) – a competition designed to encourage curiosity, creativity and a love of science across the school. 

At the heart of science is something incredibly simple: asking questions. Children are naturally curious about the world around them, and the Big Science Question encourages them to turn that curiosity into investigation. Whether they are wondering why the sky is blue, how aeroplanes stay in the air or what makes a magnet work, every great scientific discovery begins with someone asking, Why? or How?

During the assembly, we looked back at some of our previous Big Science Questions and the fascinating science we have explored together, including Mr Reardon making fireballs! These exciting demonstrations help show our pupils that science is not simply something we read about in a textbook; it is all around us and can be explored, questioned and investigated. 

Each half term, pupils are invited to research the Big Science Question at home and submit a written response explaining what they have discovered. Taking part is optional, but it gives children an opportunity to develop a wide range of valuable skills. They learn how to find useful information, identify important scientific facts, explain ideas in their own words and communicate their understanding clearly. Most importantly, we want children to realise that finding an answer often leads to even more questions – and that is exactly what being a scientist is all about! 

Our latest Big Science Question is How does a compass work? and answers are due in the first week after October half term – please see the BSQ Firefly task for further information.