This week for Outdoor Learning we collected twigs and leaves from the playground to make model rafts. We gathered items and then returned to class to construct our rafts. We worked in pairs or individually, then when they were ready we placed the rafts in the sink to see if they would float.
Today P5.16 we very lucky to have a class visit from a local GP and veterinary nurse.
We saw how GP’s measure heart rates and how quickly our heart rates increase after doing bursts of exercise.
With the use of flour, we then illustrated how germs can spread from one person to the next. This definitely emphasised the importance of washing your hands properly!
All pupils were then given a chance to hear their own heart rate through a stethoscope. Some pupils said that it was a lot louder than they expected.
Finally we got to put our bandage skills to the test. Working in groups, pupils had to hold, reassure and bandage their puppy using the correct bandages in the right order. Below are pictures of their success.
A huge thank you to our visitors today! A great start to Defib week so far, let’s see what the rest of the week has to offer!
Today at the leadership assembly we found out who was successfully nominated to be our class representatives!
Well done to all pupils in 5.16 who went forward for a role to represent the class, there were so many great candidates to choose from!
Following a discussion on the Rights of the Child we decided to create shelters. Due to time restrictions and resources, we built shelters for our little stone creatures. We worked with a partner or in a group of three to design, collect resources and create little houses from the natural materials that we found outside.
In order to successfully complete this challenge we had to work together, helping each other and discussing our plans.
We only had a limited time to work on our shelters, but we all managed to create somewhere for our little creatures to hide.
We hope you enjoyed checking out some of our creations.
