🍿 P3 Science Fun – How Does Popcorn Pop?
20th Feb 2026
P3 had great fun in science this week exploring how popcorn pops!
The children watched closely as the kernels heated up, listened for the first pop, and learned that each kernel contains a tiny drop of water. When it heats, the water turns to steam, the pressure builds… and POP! it bursts open.
The class made brilliant predictions, observed the changes carefully, and enjoyed seeing science in action — with a small taste of popcorn at the end!
Well done, P3! 👏🍿
St Joseph's Primary School, 4 Ballynahinch Rd, Crossgar, Downpatrick BT30 9HS Phone:028 4483 0810


