--- title: "Year 3- Science-Exploring the formation and properties of sedimentary and metamorphic rocks" url: "https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-03-02-year-3-science-exploring-the-formation-and-properties-of-sedimentary-and-metamorphic-rock" school: "St Barnabas Primary School, A Church of England Academy" --- We are holding a number of open days for children due to start primary school in September 2027. Please see our admissions page for further details. Everyone welcome! # Year 3- Science-Exploring the formation and properties of sedimentary and metamorphic rocks ![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/images/news/activitymore-F363538E-F679-4472-B677-C8FB1FE0442E.png) 2 March 2026 This afternoon, our Year 3 scientists investigated the fascinating formation and properties of sedimentary and metamorphic rocks. By carrying out a series of comparative tests, the children explored the durability, permeability, and density of various specimens, even using microscopes to search for embedded crystals. They applied their scientific enquiry skills to determine how these physical properties dictate a rock's everyday use, such as why marble might be chosen for a statue or sandstone for a building. It was wonderful to see them reporting on their findings with such enthusiasm as they grouped their rocks and compared them to their previous learning on igneous formations.![](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/images/news/activitymore-F363538E-F679-4472-B677-C8FB1FE0442E.png) [Year 3](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/year-3) [Science](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/tag/science) [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/imagecache/100x100c/news/341A8F15-5B2C-4335-AE90-6E28BB184F0D.jpeg)](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-02-27-year-1-science-absorbent-or-waterproof) Previous ### [Year 1 Science: Absorbent or Waterproof](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-02-27-year-1-science-absorbent-or-waterproof) [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-barnabas-primary-school/imagecache/100x100c/news/0610138B-D4CC-4909-84D7-B1F371336953.jpeg)](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-03-03-craft-club) Next ### [Craft Club](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news/2026-03-03-craft-club) ### Personal Development - [News](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/news) - [Events](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/events) - [Photo Gallery](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/photo-gallery-category/our-gallery) - [Calendar](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/calendar) - [School Council](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/academy-life/school-council) - [Attendance](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/academy-life/attendance) - [Fundraising](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/academy-life/fundraising) - [Extra Curricular Clubs](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/academy-life/clubs) - [Little Leaders](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/academy-life/little-leaders) - [Visits and Visitors](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/visits-and-visitors) - [British Values](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/british-values) - [Protected Characteristics](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/protected-characteristics) ##### Location Knowlesly Road Darwen Lancashire BB3 2JA ##### Contact Us 01254 702996 ##### Stay Connected - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/stbarnabasce/) - [X](https://twitter.com/stbarnabasce) © Copyright 2021–2026 St Barnabas Primary School, A Church of England Academy School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://www.stbarnabasdarwen.co.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)