Category Archives: Literacy

Learning in P5/6/7 this week…

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On Tuesday P5/6/7 Mr and Mrs Brat visited the class to share their knowledge of Jacobites, and more specifically Highland Life in the 18th Century. They shared interesting facts, stories, and brought memorabilia to look at. The class asked lots of questions and some even got to dress in traditional highland dress, as it would have been worn back then.

In Zone Time this week Ella and Lucas choose to focus on the meta skill ‘Curiosity’ by conducting a chemistry experiment on starch. Charlotte has been ‘Adapting’, as she made different consistencies and colours of cloud dough.

We hope you all have a lovely Easter, fingers crossed for some sunshine! ☀️ 🐣

Making our ebooks in P1-4

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P1-4 have been learning about animals who migrate, hibernate or adapt during our cold winters. They used their technology skills to make ebooks. They needed to decide which animals to write about and made sure to put them in the correct section. Some children took notes from the internet and drew pictures of their favourite animals.

RSPB Big Schools’ Birdwatch

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21/01/26

Today p5/6/7 have been learning all about birds! They make pinecone feeders this morning, and walked up to the Creag Choinnich bird hide to take part in the RSPB Big Schools’ Birdwatch in the afternoon. We were able to spot lots of chaffinches, tree creepers, and a couple of robins. Some of the pupils enjoyed making camouflage dens to observe from.

Reading in P5/6/7

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We have started term 3 with three new reading books.

They are:

  • Impossible Creatures by Katherine Rundell
  • A Pattern of Secrets by Lindsay Littlejohn
  • Falling Waters – Dragon Eggs

The pupils have been enjoying getting to grips with the new books and task maps this week. We have also been working on our new IDL topic ‘Cool Clothes’, look out for our recycled garment, and our wearable tech projects next week!

Learning P5/6/7 07.01.26

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Good Morning,

I hope you are all staying safe and enjoying this bumper load of snow! Here are some learning activities for today. If you have any questions or would just like to say hi, feel free to email me on Glow. 👋🏻

Maths – 

  • Sumdog: Money Snow Day!
  • Magimix – 1,3,2,6,6,6 Total = 50
  • Measure snow depth with a ruler or measuring tape – add to your chart for this week.

Literacy – Take a look at this article about Polar Bears: http://Polar Bear Facts Nat Geo Kids

Answer the following Taskmap questions, write down or type your answers. Share with me on Glow if you can.

Read and Understand 

  1. Where are polar bears commonly found?
  2.  How big can an adult polar bear grow in length and weight? 
  3.  What physical features help polar bears survive the cold Arctic climate?
  4. How long do polar bear cubs stay with their mother? 

Infer What’s Not There 

Why is blending in with their surroundings important for polar bears when hunting? 

Explore Some More 

  1. How does melting sea ice affect the hunting ability of polar bears?
  2. What might happen to polar bear populations if climate change continues at the current rate?
  3. Why do you think polar bears are classified as “vulnerable” and not yet “endangered”? 

Reflect and Respond 

  1. Which fact about polar bears surprised you the most, and why? 
  2. How did learning about polar bears change the way you think about climate change? 
  3. Do you think humans have a responsibility to protect polar bears? Explain your answer. 

Create Something Great 

Draw a Polar Bear and her cub. Label the drawing with interesting facts about Polar Bears.  

See if you can spot some Polar Bears LIVE on camera from Wapusk National Park in Canada.

http://Polar Bear Live Webcam

Happy Learning,

Miss Florence