As part of homework this week p6/7 completed the jigsaw piece to share the skills, careers and jobs they are interested in. The children were inspired by the visitors who attended the World of Work Fayre last Friday and STEM week this week.
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P6/7 Technologies with NXP
Gavin Gall visited from NXP technologies to explain his role in work and the type of chips that his company makes and how they can be used and are used in cars. He explained how the chips are created.
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P6/7 Electricity
We identified sources of electricity in our homes then created electricity circuits using bulbs, switches and motors.
P6/7 Energy
Carol Kane from Vattenfall, which is Swedish for waterfall, came in to talk to us about renewable energy and the new windfarm in Ayrshire. We learnt lots of facts about wind turbines which links to Global Goal 13-Climate Action and the work we have been doing in class on renewable energy sources. She told us about the huge range of jobs, skills and careers that are available in Green energy.
P6/7 STEM, Eco Committee, Residential Trip
Thanks to our helpers tonight at our school development night for parents and carers.
P6/7 Outdoor Learning and Science
We created bug hotels in the garden using logs, sticks, pine cones, leaves and wood to create homes using ideas from the LOST planners and resources.
P6/7 Lord Provost visit
Today the Lord Provost Jim Todd came to share with us his experiences, stories, skills and role as the Lord Provost. He told us about his education, travels, jobs and how he helps people in the community.
P6/7 STEM and My World of Work
p6/7 had the opportunity to meet Lorna Baird today who is a Master ship Captain. They learnt about her role as Captain of the ship and the skills it involves. The children were eager to ask questions to learn more.
P6/7 Ayrshire Astronomical Society
Today Graham from Ayrshire Astronomical Society visited to share knowledge about the moon and space rockets with p6/7 and p5/6. The children had opportunities to participate in demonstrations, look at models of space rockets, interact with a presentation and ask questions.
