--- title: "Y6 Science Week - Microorganisms and Classification" url: "https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2022-11-25-15-53-27-y6-science-week-microorganisms-and-classification" school: "Brookside Primary School" --- # Y6 Science Week - Microorganisms and Classification ![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/images/blog/IMG_20221121_144917.jpg) 25 November 2022 [Mr Whitcombe](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/author/DavidWhitcombe) [Year 6](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/category/year-6) #### Well done Y6 - a fabulous science week full of discovery and wonder. #### #### 1) Microorganisms - we discussed how microbes are passed on between us and actions we can take to minimise the spread. #### 2) Biscuit bacteria - we had fun making our own bacteria out of sweets and biscuits - we then learnt the key parts of the cell. #### 3) DNA Extraction - we extracted DNA from some strawberries. We squashed the strawberries and therefore broke down the cell membranes. This released the DNA from the strawberry cells. We used methylated spirits to separate the DNA from the strawberry solution - fascinating! #### 4) Classification - We used liquorice allsorts to understand the concepts of 'branching diagrams' and 'classification' before testing our knowledge further in the animal kingdom! #### Well done Y6 - a great week! ### Y6 Science classification and microorganisms [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/720x720s/gallery/y6-science-classification-and-microorganisms/09b1bbf5-442f-4904-bd7a-683ae11f2380%20(1).jpg)](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/images/gallery/y6-science-classification-and-microorganisms/09b1bbf5-442f-4904-bd7a-683ae11f2380%20(1).jpg) [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/720x720s/gallery/y6-science-classification-and-microorganisms/ced6b95b-3bb1-4fc5-8c90-7f7e95b0e657%20(1).jpg)](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/images/gallery/y6-science-classification-and-microorganisms/ced6b95b-3bb1-4fc5-8c90-7f7e95b0e657%20(1).jpg) 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