--- title: "Blog" url: "https://st-bartholomews.leeds.sch.uk/blog/index/tag:science/page:4" school: "St. Bartholomew’s C of E Primary School" --- # Blog [![Image of Year 3 (Class 7) - Science - Magnetism](https://files.schudio.com/st-bartholomew-s-cofe-primary-school/imagecache/720x440c/gallery/year-3-class-7-science-magnetism/ef4c1a2e-d0f8-4dff-96b9-ccd4a2858782.jpeg)](https://st-bartholomews.leeds.sch.uk/blog/2026-05-01-12-10-year-3-class-7-science-magnetism) 1 May 2026 #### [Year 3 (Class 7) - Science - Magnetism](https://st-bartholomews.leeds.sch.uk/blog/2026-05-01-12-10-year-3-class-7-science-magnetism) Today class 7 continued our topic of forces in science. We conducted experiments on magnetism. [Continue reading](https://st-bartholomews.leeds.sch.uk/blog/2026-05-01-12-10-year-3-class-7-science-magnetism) [![Image of Year 4 (Class 9) - Science - Substances and Teeth](https://files.schudio.com/st-bartholomew-s-cofe-primary-school/imagecache/720x440c/gallery/year-4-class-9-science-substances-and-teeth/1273a833-fc5a-4302-8910-14bfc121e04a.jpeg)](https://st-bartholomews.leeds.sch.uk/blog/2026-05-01-09-29-year-4-class-9-science-substances-and-teeth) 1 May 2026 #### [Year 4 (Class 9) - Science - Substances and Teeth](https://st-bartholomews.leeds.sch.uk/blog/2026-05-01-09-29-year-4-class-9-science-substances-and-teeth) Class 9 have been looking at the effects of different substances on teeth. We left chalk in substances such as Coke and orange juice for a week before inspecting them under the magnifying glass. We then discussed our findings. [Continue reading](https://st-bartholomews.leeds.sch.uk/blog/2026-05-01-09-29-year-4-class-9-science-substances-and-teeth) [![Image of Year 6 (Class 14) - Science - The School Wildlife Garden](https://files.schudio.com/st-bartholomew-s-cofe-primary-school/imagecache/720x440c/gallery/year-5-class-14-science-the-school-wildlife-garden/IMG_0568.JPG)](https://st-bartholomews.leeds.sch.uk/blog/2026-04-29-13-21-year-6-class-14-science-the-school-wildlife-garden) 29 April 2026 #### [Year 6 (Class 14) - Science - The School Wildlife Garden](https://st-bartholomews.leeds.sch.uk/blog/2026-04-29-13-21-year-6-class-14-science-the-school-wildlife-garden) Year 6 children from class 14 enjoyed some time in the wildlife garden. They were learning about how plants have adapted to their environments over time. We looked at the cactus and how it has evolved to conserve as much water as it can. The children used items from around the garden to… [Continue reading](https://st-bartholomews.leeds.sch.uk/blog/2026-04-29-13-21-year-6-class-14-science-the-school-wildlife-garden) [![Image of Year 4 (Class 11) - Science - Dissolving of Chalk](https://files.schudio.com/st-bartholomew-s-cofe-primary-school/imagecache/720x440c/gallery/year-4-class-11-science-dissolving-of-chalk/c961db37-3dfa-44eb-bf0c-0563205ccc6f.jpeg)](https://st-bartholomews.leeds.sch.uk/blog/2026-04-24-15-01-year-4-class-11-science-dissolving-of-chalk) 24 April 2026 #### [Year 4 (Class 11) - Science - Dissolving of Chalk](https://st-bartholomews.leeds.sch.uk/blog/2026-04-24-15-01-year-4-class-11-science-dissolving-of-chalk) Here are class 11 dissolving chalk in Science. [Continue reading](https://st-bartholomews.leeds.sch.uk/blog/2026-04-24-15-01-year-4-class-11-science-dissolving-of-chalk) [![Image of Year 1 (Class 4) - Science - Plants](https://files.schudio.com/st-bartholomew-s-cofe-primary-school/imagecache/720x440c/gallery/year-1-class-4-science-plants-1/ee99404d-9198-46ef-bb17-49ae340fa5d1.jpeg)](https://st-bartholomews.leeds.sch.uk/blog/2026-04-23-11-14-year-1-class-4-science-plants) 23 April 2026 #### [Year 1 (Class 4) - Science - Plants](https://st-bartholomews.leeds.sch.uk/blog/2026-04-23-11-14-year-1-class-4-science-plants) Class 4 have been learning all about plants. We matched up pictures of parts of a plant and took it in turns to tell our groups what each part of the plant does. [Continue reading](https://st-bartholomews.leeds.sch.uk/blog/2026-04-23-11-14-year-1-class-4-science-plants) [![Image of Year 3 (Class 8) - Science - Magnets](https://files.schudio.com/st-bartholomew-s-cofe-primary-school/imagecache/720x440c/gallery/year-3-class-8-science-magnets-1/06feab36-2f76-4303-9023-1b99495d020e.jpeg)](https://st-bartholomews.leeds.sch.uk/blog/2026-03-30-14-34-year-3-class-8-science-magnets) 30 March 2026 #### [Year 3 (Class 8) - Science - Magnets](https://st-bartholomews.leeds.sch.uk/blog/2026-03-30-14-34-year-3-class-8-science-magnets) Today in science we used magnets to test whether different materials are magnetic or non magnetic. [Continue reading](https://st-bartholomews.leeds.sch.uk/blog/2026-03-30-14-34-year-3-class-8-science-magnets) [![Image of Year 6 (Class 16) - Oracy \ Science - Metals and Pollution](https://files.schudio.com/st-bartholomew-s-cofe-primary-school/imagecache/720x440c/gallery/year-6-class-16-design-technology-metals-and-pollution/download.png)](https://st-bartholomews.leeds.sch.uk/blog/2026-03-30-13-32-year-6-class-16-oracy-science-metals-and-pollution) 30 March 2026 #### [Year 6 (Class 16) - Oracy \\ Science - Metals and Pollution](https://st-bartholomews.leeds.sch.uk/blog/2026-03-30-13-32-year-6-class-16-oracy-science-metals-and-pollution) This week, we discusses pollution and how it affects metals. We had an oracy discussion based around different types of metals, and how air pollution can affect them. We then tested this, and are observing our results over time. [Continue reading](https://st-bartholomews.leeds.sch.uk/blog/2026-03-30-13-32-year-6-class-16-oracy-science-metals-and-pollution) [![Image of Year 4 (Class 10) - Geography - Tropical World Trip](https://files.schudio.com/st-bartholomew-s-cofe-primary-school/imagecache/720x440c/gallery/year-4-class-10-geography-tropical-world-trip/IMG_1185.JPG)](https://st-bartholomews.leeds.sch.uk/blog/2026-03-30-12-41-year-4-class-10-geography-tropical-world-trip) 30 March 2026 #### [Year 4 (Class 10) - Geography - Tropical World Trip](https://st-bartholomews.leeds.sch.uk/blog/2026-03-30-12-41-year-4-class-10-geography-tropical-world-trip) Class 10 had a fabulous school trip today! We saw lots of wonderful animals at Tropical World, including butterflies, meerkats, monkeys and a crocodile. We also had lots of fun playing together in the park. What a great day we have had! [Continue reading](https://st-bartholomews.leeds.sch.uk/blog/2026-03-30-12-41-year-4-class-10-geography-tropical-world-trip) [![Image of Year 5 (Class 12) - Oracy / Science - Are Metals a Sustainable Material?](https://files.schudio.com/st-bartholomew-s-cofe-primary-school/imagecache/720x440c/gallery/year-5-class-12-science-are-metals-a-sustainable-material/f4a32167-2e01-4aed-874c-aeb50ef62326.jpeg)](https://st-bartholomews.leeds.sch.uk/blog/2026-03-23-10-25-year-5-class-12-oracy-science-are-metals-a-sustainable-material) 23 March 2026 #### [Year 5 (Class 12) - Oracy / Science - Are Metals a Sustainable Material?](https://st-bartholomews.leeds.sch.uk/blog/2026-03-23-10-25-year-5-class-12-oracy-science-are-metals-a-sustainable-material) This week in science class 12 we have had an oracy focus. We have been discussing: are metals a sustainable material? And are electric cars good for the environment? [Continue reading](https://st-bartholomews.leeds.sch.uk/blog/2026-03-23-10-25-year-5-class-12-oracy-science-are-metals-a-sustainable-material) [![Image of Year 4 (Class 11) - Science Week - Grow to School](https://files.schudio.com/st-bartholomew-s-cofe-primary-school/imagecache/720x440c/gallery/year-4-class-11-science-week-grow-to-school/1968b934-2e8c-4c19-b0da-3a737240154c.jpeg)](https://st-bartholomews.leeds.sch.uk/blog/2026-03-18-14-34-year-4-class-11-science-week-grow-to-school) 18 March 2026 #### [Year 4 (Class 11) - Science Week - Grow to School](https://st-bartholomews.leeds.sch.uk/blog/2026-03-18-14-34-year-4-class-11-science-week-grow-to-school) As part of science week, year 3 and 4 enjoyed an assembly from Grow to school. Grow to school have been working closely with year 3 since September and they were keen to share what they had been doing. [Continue reading](https://st-bartholomews.leeds.sch.uk/blog/2026-03-18-14-34-year-4-class-11-science-week-grow-to-school) [![Image of Year 4 (Class 10) - Science - Science Week (Forces)](https://files.schudio.com/st-bartholomew-s-cofe-primary-school/imagecache/720x440c/gallery/year-4-class-10-science-science-week-forces/c65e3e03-8426-4a44-8a6e-7641b57a7cf2.jpeg)](https://st-bartholomews.leeds.sch.uk/blog/2026-03-18-10-28-year-4-class-10-science-science-week-forces) 18 March 2026 #### [Year 4 (Class 10) - Science - Science Week (Forces)](https://st-bartholomews.leeds.sch.uk/blog/2026-03-18-10-28-year-4-class-10-science-science-week-forces) As part of Science Week, Class 10 were exploring forces. We made paper aeroplanes and had a competition to see which flew the furthest - Ayra was our champion! [Continue reading](https://st-bartholomews.leeds.sch.uk/blog/2026-03-18-10-28-year-4-class-10-science-science-week-forces) [![Image of Year 3 (Class 8) - Science Week Workshop](https://files.schudio.com/st-bartholomew-s-cofe-primary-school/imagecache/720x440c/gallery/year-3-class-8-science-week-workshop/image1.jpeg)](https://st-bartholomews.leeds.sch.uk/blog/2026-03-16-09-20-year-3-class-8-science-week-workshop) 16 March 2026 #### [Year 3 (Class 8) - Science Week Workshop](https://st-bartholomews.leeds.sch.uk/blog/2026-03-16-09-20-year-3-class-8-science-week-workshop) Class 8 had lots of fun at our amazing Science week workshop. We looked at insulators and conductors, how water can defy gravity and how to make elephant toothpaste. 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