Madainn Mhath P5/6/7,

It’s Friday already! Here are some learning activities to try today.

Maths:

• Measure the depth of the snow with a ruler or tape measure. Add it to your chart. If you haven’t already written your results into a chart, now is your chance! You can design it in any way you like, as long as the results are clear and comparable. Compare the difference between measurements taken throughout the week.
• Magimix: 2,3,3,2,5,2 Total = 45

Literacy:

RSPB 8 ways birds beat bitter weather reading Taskmap. Find the article here: https://www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happening/news/how-do-birds-survive-winter-and-how-to-help-them

Read and Understand:

1. What problems do birds face during winter? 
2. Name three ways birds keep warm in cold weather. 
3. Why do some birds flock together in winter? 
4. What does it mean when birds roost together at night? 
5. How can people help birds during winter, according to the article? 

 Infer What’s Not There: 

1. Why do you think winter is a harder season for birds than summer? 
2. How might flocking together help birds stay safe as well as warm? 

 Explore Some More: 

1. How might very cold weather or snow change how birds behave? 
2. Can you find out one new fact about birds in winter that was not in the article? 

 Reflect and Respond: 

1. What was the most interesting fact you learned from the article? 
2. How do you think birds might feel during a very cold winter day? 

Create Something Great: 

Design a poster explaining how people can help birds in winter. 

Get Outside:

Frozen Ice Lanterns

• You will need:  2 bowls or containers, one slightly bigger than the other so the small one can fit inside the big one. Ask an adult for help to choose which bowls or containers can be left outside overnight. A plant pot or plastic container would work well. 
• Water 
• Leaves/ berries (optional) 

 Step 1: 

• Pour water half-way up the bigger bowl. 
• Float some of your decorations in it.  

Step 2: 

Put a plastic bag around the second bowl and lower it so there is a layer of water all around the bowl. You might need to pour in some water or add stones to stop the smaller bowl floating out. 

Step 3: 

Leave to freeze then pull the two bowls apart. 

Step 4: 

Place a small light inside your lantern to see it glow.  

If you have missed any of the activities from earlier in the week, take a look back at those today.

As always, I will be online and able to answer any questions, help with tech problems or just say hello by email.

Miss Florence