During our linked learning lessons we have been finding out all about Africa. This week we have looked at where and which fruits are grown there, then we have tasted some of them writing down what we thought. We tried guava, tangerine, avocado, passion fruit and more! Our favourite was Read more…
As part of our learning about America, Class 9 have been lucky enough to receive postcards from several different states in the USA. Thanks to family, friends and the wonders of social media they have been able to learn more about: Alabama Alaska California Indiana Maine Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota New Read more…
Today class 7 & 8 explored a volcanic eruption using bicarbonate of soda an vinegar. The volcano erupted and we saw the explosion and saw the trail of destruction the lava left down the cone on the volcano. Both classes were very excited when the lava started to come out Read more…
As our new topic in Linked Learning is all about how the Earth shakes, rattles and rolls, we have been looking closely at Earthquakes. We discovered the Earths crust is made up of lots of tectonic plates that are actually moving around quite a bit! In order to visualise how Read more…
This week we have been learning about earthquakes and that earthquakes happen because of the collision between 2 tectonic plates. We made our own tectonic plates so we could see the 3 different ways they move. .
This half term, Class 9 have been looking at the damage humans are doing to the planet and the ways in which we can reverse some of that damage. They have made a short documentary – in the style of David Attenborough – to showcase what they have learnt.
As part of our Linked Learning theme Class 5 have been thinking about how safe our local area is. Today we went outside to find out if our school is on a busy road. We observed different vehicles on the road and kept a tally chart of those we saw. Read more…
So far in our linked learning we have been looking at the water cycle and we have created rain in a cup! We have been learning about precipitation and now we can see what happens to the clouds. We have had lots of fun! Try and test me at Read more…
As part of out linked learning lesson class 12 have been designing houses specifically suitable for the Alps. We included features which were important for a house in cold weather and mountainous terrain. Can you spot any common features?
