This week p6/7 have been learning about the digestive system in science and really enjoyed squashing up the food to recreate what happens inside our body as we digest food.
P7 visited the ECC to continue working with the children on STEM activities.
In maths we were using our skills of reading and writing co-ordinates to create a treasure hunt for other groups.
p6/7 and p3/4 enjoyed learning about the similarities and differences between wild and domestic cats. They learnt how to read the body language of a cat and a cat’s needs. The children participated in quizzes to test their knowledge and evaluate their learning.
A snapshot of some of the evaluations from this week.
Mr Wynne came in to talk about Novo Technologies and explained his role and experiences and skills used in managing the company. He shared videos that emphasised the importance of team work, what telecommunications is and the range of different roles within the industry. He also shared examples of the types of structures they build, maintain and manage. We learnt about how you could be a designer, rigger, engineer and many other roles.
Everyone working together achieves more.
Mr Nick Brooks came into to share his experiences, skills and job experience in the army. The children were engaged in asking questions to find out more about the skills he gained and used. Nick shared resources and pictures to explain about his job.
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.
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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We identified sources of electricity in our homes then created electricity circuits using bulbs, switches and motors.
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 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.
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