Primary 3 worked really hard to learn songs and make PowerPoints for our P3 Rainforest and Polar Lands Assembly.
Monthly Archives: May 2018
Mummification
We have been learning about how the Ancient Egyptians mummified the bodies of their pharaohs. First we acted it out and then we wrote instructions on how to mummify the body.
First they washed and cleaned the body and then they removed the brain. Next they made a slit on the left side of the body, removed the internal organs and placed each one in a canopic jar.
They then dried out the body and covered it with natron. It was left for 70 days.
They stuffed the body with linen and then wrapped it.
Finally, they placed a death mask on it before placing it in a sarcophagus.
STEM Week
As part of STEM week we took part in a Merck workshop. There were 4 different stations. At one station we learned how to make lava lamps. We used oil and water that was coloured with food colouring. We looked at the reasons why the oil floats on top of the water.
At the second station we got to make slime using corn starch, food colouring and water. When we pressed the slime really hard it was solid and when you pressed it gently it was a liquid. It was very messy so we needed to wear goggles and a white suit.
At the third station we learned about bacteria and how it spreads and grows, and at the final station we looked at different types of cells under the microscope.
We then found out there had been 2 secret agents that had a special germ liquid on their hands. Zoe and Josh had to touch as many of us as possible to show how easy it is to spread germs. They shone a special light on our hands which showed all the germs.
Heartstart Training
I am learning to assess and manage risk, to protect myself and others, and to reduce the potential for harm when possible. HWB1-16a
We have been participating in Heartstart training and now know how to help a conscious casualty, an unconscious casualty and someone who has cut themselves really badly. We practised putting someone into the recovery position and we even saved Mr Stern.