I understand how technologies help provide for our needs and wants, and how they can affect the environment in which we live.
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I can explore the latest technologies and consider the ways in which they have developed.
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I can design and construct models and explain my solutions.
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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.