Science is centred around children’s curiosity about the world around them. It offers them the opportunity to discover, prove and disprove the answers to their scientific questions. Science at Springfield Junior School is fun and practical giving children stimulating and challenging experiences which help them secure and extend their scientific knowledge and vocabulary. We encourage the children to lead their own learning which in turn builds their confidence and enjoyment in this subject. We believe that these opportunities will ensure that our children are confident, life-long learners who will explore the world around them. 

World Children's Day

​This year’s theme was ‘Plastic in our Oceans’. The children took part in a mission where they explored the importance of the ocean and the impact of plastic pollution. We then focused on what we can do to help solve the problem. 

Year 3
Year 3 began by learning about  forces and magnets. The children investigated how different surfaces change the speed of a car They discovered how magnets can repel and attract each other. In the spring term they moved onto the topic animals, including humans. The children learnt about the different food groups and what animals and humans need to have a balanced diet. 

Year 4

Year 4 have been learning about electricity and states of matter (solids, liquids and gases). They have learnt how to construct a series electrical circuit, identify bulb, buzzers and switches and whether a material can be used a conductor/insulator.  

Year 5

,Year 5 began the year with space. The children had a VR experience morning where they became astronauts and explored the planets They then learnt about the planets, Sun and Moon in more detail back in the classroom. The next topic was the circulatory system. They researched and investigated the function of the heart, blood vessels and the blood. 

Year 6

Year 6  have been learning about evolution. They have looked at how living things change over time and that fossils can provide lots of information about the past. Moving on, they learnt about electricity and how to represent a simple circuit in a diagram and how the brightness of a bulb can be changed by the number and voltage of the cells in the circuit. 

BBC Blue Planet live 
​The children watched and interactive programme that looked at the importance of the Earth's rich marine life. Guided by an expert wildlife biologist, they explored what constitutes a healthy ecosystem and discussed the threats to our oceans such as plastics and over fishing.

Year 3

Year 4

Year 5

Year 5 'Living Eggs'

To introduce the first topic in the Year 5 science curriculum, plants, living thing and their habitats, the year 5 children received ‘living eggs’. This involved embryo eggs being provided, 2-3 days from hatching. The Living Eggs incubators were specially designed for classroom hatching. An electronic thermostat ensured accurate temperature control and there were large viewing windows, which allowed the children to see all stages of hatching. When the chicks were stronger, the children had the opportunity to hold them, which they really enjoyed!