Greensted Junior School in Basildon held a fantastic ‘Innovating the Future’ science week with lots of fun and fancy dress.

Echo: Costume - some of the pupils in their outfits Costume - some of the pupils in their outfits

The children learnt many new skills that are essential for scientific enquiry by setting up a range of exciting practical investigations both in a workshop and in their classes.

Echo: Experiment - Eliza Compton, Jack Doman and Rivers Welton Experiment - Eliza Compton, Jack Doman and Rivers Welton

Asking and answering questions is vital for innovation and this is a skill that the science and technology director, Louise Lawrence, was determined that children in Greensted should master.

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She said: “All year groups thoroughly enjoyed the practical experiences that the week has offered them and have explored either physics through forces investigations or chemistry through mixing and separation experiments.

Echo: Notes - Frankie Hobbs, Luke Lewis and Molly Rowden Notes - Frankie Hobbs, Luke Lewis and Molly Rowden

“It has been delightful to hear the roar of excitement exploding from the hall each day when children took their turn in the workshops.”

Echo:  N Vision - children in their 3D glasses N Vision - children in their 3D glasses

Additionally, children learnt about a range of scientific inventions and discoveries and how they have developed over time.

Echo: Gear - the youngsters as scientistsGear - the youngsters as scientists

The Year 3 children were fascinated to learn about Isaac Newton and how his work still underpins the fundamentals of modern physics.

Echo: Educational - the youngsters learnt plenty about science and experiments during the event Educational - the youngsters learnt plenty about science and experiments during the event

The Year 4 children mastered the art of mixing chemicals to produce the most amazing slime and in Year 5, the children worked together to build award winning balloon cars to race.