Cross-curricular Activities - Science
Sorting and Using Materials 1c
- Children could go on a ‘materials’ hunt in the church. This could be used to reinforce prior learning in science.
Light and Darkness 1d
- Looking at sources of light in the church, e.g. candles, lamps,
windows.
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Comparing the atmosphere inside and outside the church.
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Links to religious festivals of light such as Advent and Christmas.
Sounds and Hearing 1f
- ‘Drawing’ sounds that the children hear, or that can
be heard, in the church.
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Listening to echoes and voice projection from the pulpit.
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Discussing why the pulpit is higher than the pews.



