{"id":235,"date":"2026-01-09T07:20:01","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T07:20:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/as\/braemarschool2\/?p=235"},"modified":"2026-01-09T07:20:01","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T07:20:01","slug":"learning-p5-6-7-09-01-26","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/as\/braemarschool2\/2026\/01\/09\/learning-p5-6-7-09-01-26\/","title":{"rendered":"Learning P5\/6\/7 09.01.26"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Madainn Mhath P5\/6\/7,<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s Friday already! Here are some learning activities to try today.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Maths:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Measure the depth of the snow with a ruler or tape measure. Add it to your chart. If you haven\u2019t 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.<\/li>\n<li>Magimix: 2,3,3,2,5,2 Total = 45<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Literacy:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>RSPB 8 ways birds beat bitter weather reading Taskmap. Find the article here:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rspb.org.uk\/whats-happening\/news\/how-do-birds-survive-winter-and-how-to-help-them\">https:\/\/www.rspb.org.uk\/whats-happening\/news\/how-do-birds-survive-winter-and-how-to-help-them<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Read and Understand:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What problems do birds face during winter?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Name three ways birds keep warm in cold weather.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Why do some birds flock together in winter?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What does it mean when birds roost together at night?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How can people help birds during winter, according to the article?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Infer What\u2019s Not There:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Why do you think winter is a harder season for birds than summer?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How might flocking together help birds stay safe as well as warm?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Explore Some More:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How might very cold weather or snow change how birds behave?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Can you find out one new fact about birds in winter that was not in the article?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Reflect and Respond:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What was the most interesting fact you learned from the article?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How do you think birds might feel during a very cold winter day?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Create Something Great:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Design a poster explaining how people can help birds in winter.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Get Outside:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Frozen Ice Lanterns<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You will need: <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">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.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Water<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Leaves\/ berries (optional)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Step 1:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pour water half-way up the bigger bowl.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Float some of your decorations in it. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Step 2:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:270,&quot;335559739&quot;:270}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">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.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:270,&quot;335559739&quot;:270}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Step 3:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:270,&quot;335559739&quot;:270}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Leave to freeze then pull the two bowls apart.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:270,&quot;335559739&quot;:270}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Step 4:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:270,&quot;335559739&quot;:270}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Place a small light inside your lantern to see it glow. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:270,&quot;335559739&quot;:270}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-236\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/as\/public\/braemarschool2\/uploads\/sites\/5937\/2026\/01\/08181344\/IMG_2021-300x300.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/as\/public\/braemarschool2\/uploads\/sites\/5937\/2026\/01\/08181344\/IMG_2021-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/as\/public\/braemarschool2\/uploads\/sites\/5937\/2026\/01\/08181344\/IMG_2021-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/as\/public\/braemarschool2\/uploads\/sites\/5937\/2026\/01\/08181344\/IMG_2021.webp 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you have missed any of the activities from earlier in the week, take a look back at those today.<\/p>\n<p>As always, I will be online and able to answer any questions, help with tech problems or just say hello by email.<\/p>\n<p>Miss Florence<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Madainn Mhath P5\/6\/7, It\u2019s Friday already! 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