By exploring climate zones around the world, I can compare and describe how climate affects living things. SOC 1-12b
By exploring a natural environment different from my own, I can discover how the physical features influence the variety of living things. SOC 1-13b
We have been learning about the people that live in the polar lands.
I can describe and recreate the characteristics of my local environment by exploring the features of the landscape. SOC 1-07a
We explored the features of the Scottish landscape and compared it with different environments around the world.
I am learning to use my notes and other types of writing to help me understand information and ideas, explore new problems, generate and develop ideas or create new text- LIT1-25a.
Using digital technologies responsibly I can access, retrieve and use information to support, enrich or extend learning in different contexts. TCH 1-02a
We also carried out research in ICT and found out some interesting facts about Scotland.
I understand how technologies help provide for our needs and wants, and how they can affect the environment in which we live.
TCH 1-07a
I can explore the latest technologies and consider the ways in which they have developed.
TCH 1-05a
I can design and construct models and explain my solutions.
TCH 1-09a
We enjoyed our visit to Whitelee Windfarm.
We found out some facts –
Murray – The blades are made in Denmark.
Calum – Whitelee is the second biggest windfarm in Europe.
Natasha – There are some poisonous snakes and other animals in the windfarm.
Andrew – One wind turbine went on fire and exploded last year.
Jessica – There are 215 wind turbines.
Isla – There are snow poles along the paths that are even taller than us.
Zoe – When we got off the school bus we were taken into a room in the visitor centre and we did some science experiments. This helped us to understand how the wind makes electricity.
Josh – Doing the science experiments was my favourite part of the trip.
Calum – When you were under the wind turbine it looked like you were falling over but it was actually the clouds moving.
When we got back we made our own windmills. We had to measure and cut the wood. We made the top by cutting the shape and folding. We used a pin to attach it to the wood. We had to wear safety goggles and gloves to protect us.
