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title: "Year 5 Dive into a Week of Scientific Discovery"
url: "https://bradshawprimary.co.uk/news/2026-03-13-year-5-dive-into-a-week-of-scientific-discovery"
school: "Bradshaw Primary School"
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# Year 5 Dive into a Week of Scientific Discovery

 ![Image of Year 5 Dive into a Week of Scientific Discovery](https://files.schudio.com/bradshaws-primary-school/images/news/IMG_2446(1).jpeg)  13 March 2026

Year 5 have enjoyed an energetic and curiosity‑filled Science Week, embracing every activity with enthusiasm and a real spirit of investigation. The week began with an exploration of mammal life cycles, where pupils researched how different species grow from newborns into fully developed adults. They were fascinated by the huge variety in gestation periods across the animal kingdom—from remarkably short to surprisingly long!

Building on their scientific thinking, the children then took part in a practical investigation linked to our whole‑school theme of “Bubbles.” After discussing independent and controlled variables, they set out to determine which bubble mixture would create the longest‑lasting bubble.

Armed with bubble wands and stopwatches, the pupils practised blowing bubbles and carefully recorded the lifespan of each one. The excitement in the room grew with every attempt—especially when one particularly impressive bubble floated for a full 32 seconds before finally popping!

It has been a week full of hands‑on learning, thoughtful discussions, and joyful discovery. Year 5 have shown fantastic scientific curiosity and teamwork, and they thoroughly enjoyed every moment of this memorable Science Week.

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