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Science Statement of Intent
Resilient Respectful Inspired Curious
Scientists at Yeadon Westfield Junior School
Science is a systematic investigation of the physical, chemical and biological aspects of the world which relies on first hand experiences and other sources of information. At Yeadon Westfield Junior School, we are passionate about believing that science is important in every aspect of daily life and we want the children to be naturally curious, explain concepts confidently and continue to ask questions and deepen respect, care and appreciation for the living and non-living world around them. We build on science capital by fostering the acquisition of knowledge, skills, positive attitudes through experiences and resources in order to inspire them to be excited and enthusiastic about learning future science.
- At Y.W.J.S, teachers will create a positive attitude to science by using a whole school progressive topic-based approach, reinforcing an expectation that all children are capable of achieving high standards. Working scientifically, skills are embedded into lessons and the children are challenged. As they become more proficient at working scientifically, and their knowledge and understanding increases, they are encouraged to be resilient, ask their own questions, choose scientific equipment, collate and interpret results and make conclusions on real evidence using correct scientific language and vocabulary. Teachers find opportunities to develop children’s understanding of their surroundings by accessing outdoor learning and workshops with experts.
- Our scientists have rich vocabulary, articulate their ideas clearly and will have high aspirations which will move them forward to further study, careers and take these skills into adult life. They are exposed to a range of different scientists from a range of different backgrounds, understand how science has changed our lives and is vital to the worlds’ future prosperity. Children at Y.W.J.S feel they are scientists, and this results in motivated learners with good scientific understanding.
Working Scientifically Skills
Science Vocabulary
Science Policy
Spring Term 2026 - Year 4 - Experiment - Testing the permeability of clay, peat, chalk and sand soils
Autumn Term 2025 - Year 6 - Science Club
Marco, Lucas, Samuel, Ollie, Teddy and Dylan from Year 6 have been studying different scientific ideas.
Year 5 Forces work - exploring air resistance and water resistance
Year 4 Science - Making a simple series circuit with a switch.
National Science Day 2025 - Years 5/6 explored rainbows. They made CDs spin to see the colour spectrum turn white and watched the colours of the rainbow travel up some kitchen roll to make their own rainbow.
Making a rainbow
Spinning a rainbow
Year 4 Spring 2 2025 - Changing states - The children investigated liquid changing to a solid when making ice cream!
Spring Term 2025 - Year 4 - States of Matter - Investigating the properties of different materials to determine whether they are solids, liquids or gases.
Drawing the digestive system Year 4 Autumn 2
Digestive system simulation Autumn 2 Year 4 2024-25
Year 4 - Summer 2 - DT/Science/Eco-Schools - Making lamps from repurposed items
In Year 6 we have been using keys to identify and classify organisms. Here we created a key to organise biscuits! (And yes, we did get to eat the biscuits afterwards!)
Summer Term 2024 - Year 4 - A Trip To Nell Bank
We went to Nell Bank as part of our Rivers and Coasts topic. We found the source of a river and followed it down to the river bank. In the afternoon we hunted for mini beasts in and out of the water and categorised them according to the number of legs which links to our Science topic of Living things and their habitats.
Spring Term 2024 - Year 5 - Science On Our Muddy Puddle Day
This the science part of our Muddy Puddle Day. After lunch we linked our work to British Science Week. We became engineers and learnt about pendulums by making one ourselves. We then experimented with ways to slow down its swing and even explored different types of swings.
Spring Term 2024 - Year 4 - Dinosaur Extinction
As part of the British Science week Time topic we studied dinosaur extinction. We then presented our findings to the rest of the class. This a SHORTER version with only a few presentations. All the presentations can be seen in the LONGER version on the Year 4 page.
Spring Term 2024 - Year 6 - Science - Time
8-17th March 2024 is British Science Week and the theme this year is ‘time’.
We carried out an activity linked to our Evolution and Inheritance topic. We made moths out of clay. We camouflaged our moths so they could survive in different habitats. We fluttered them about and then settled them into different habitats.The teachers became predators. They hunted for the moths and if a moth was spotted, it was ‘eaten’. Only 4 out of 55 were found and eaten!
We carried out an activity linked to our Evolution and Inheritance topic. We made moths out of clay. We camouflaged our moths so they could survive in different habitats. We fluttered them about and then settled them into different habitats.The teachers became predators. They hunted for the moths and if a moth was spotted, it was ‘eaten’. Only 4 out of 55 were found and eaten!
Spring 2 Rock Detectives Year 3
Autumn Term 2023 - Year 6 - Respiration
We have been studying the respiratory system. We acted out the process to reinforce our learning.
Autumn Term 2023 - Year 5 - Building a Mars Rover
We used our Science and Design lessons to learn about electric circuits and develop our craft skills. We built a motorised chassis for a Mars Rover.
Autumn Term 2023 - Year 5 - Science - Space
Exploring Earth and Space. We started off by recapping the Earth’s movement and how the Earth’s rotation over 24 hours causes day and night. Using this knowledge, we completed an orienteering course in small groups, answering questions about day and night. Next, we looked at our solar system and the planets in it. Using fruit to represent the different planets, we ordered them and created a fact file. We discussed how the planets move and orbit the sun. The children identified that Mercury takes the least amount of time to orbit the sun as it is closest to it, and Neptune the most as it is furthest away. We finished the morning off by creating some beautiful planet artwork using the planet facts to help our designs.
In the afternoon, we completed some astronaut training before beginning our journey into space. We role played blasting off in a rocket, landing on the moon and exploring space. We finished off by listening to the poem ‘The Universe’ by Warren Mbaht and considering what we could see through the window of our rocket.
In the afternoon, we completed some astronaut training before beginning our journey into space. We role played blasting off in a rocket, landing on the moon and exploring space. We finished off by listening to the poem ‘The Universe’ by Warren Mbaht and considering what we could see through the window of our rocket.
Autumn - Year 5 - Forces - Investigating levers, pulleys and gears
Autumn - Year 5 - Forces - Investigating water resistance
Autumn Year 3 - Forces - Investigation: Are big magnets more powerful than small magnets?
Autumn Term 2023 - Year 3 - Forces - Investigating the pull force needed to move a pyramid stone across different surfaces
Autumn term 2023- Year 5 - Forces - Investigating air-resistance with parachutes
