We have been learning about non-renewable and renewable energies and exploring the advantages and disadvantages.
We used our art skills to create symbols representing the 4 elements we can harness as energy sources. We also wanted to represent the importance of caring for the environment and our planet.
We have been exploring global issues using critical thinking approaches. We explored the problem of ocean acidification using the critical thinking tree.
We identified the roots of the problem, the impact it has on the environment and for us all. Â We then explored different solutions and actions we could take as global citizen.
We then created concept cartoons to display our learning.
I used ICT to create my concept cartoon. My solution was to work together to stop polluting the environment. Scott
In science we have been learning about acids and alkaline by conducting experiments using litmus paper and the ph scale.
Acids range from PH 1-6 and shows up as red, orange and yellow on the ph scale. Lemon is an example of an acid and can be corrosive. Alkalines range from 7-14 and show up as 8-14 on the ph scale. Toothpaste is an alkaline which we use to neutralise the acid in food we have eaten such as fruit.
We created posters to display our learning . I really enjoyed conducting the experiments and predicting what type of substances are acids or alkalines. Â Thomas S
These pictures show us working together to produce a poster about our chosen sense.
We had to investigate one of the five human senses, make notes and diagrams to help our understanding, then work together to make a bright eye-catching poster.
We think we did well.
Over the last few weeks, while looking after our eggs and alevin, we have been helped by visiting scientists, Gemma, Paul and Emma. We have felt very proud to have looked after these lovely creatures during this part of their life cycle*. We have also been pleased to share our knowledge with Gemma, Paul and Emma. Thank you to them too, for answering all of our many questions.
Hopefully we can continue to look after our fish well until it is time to release them in a local waterway.
*Pictures to follow
Things are going well for us in our endeavour to develop the trout eggs into alevins and keep them well-looked after. We have only lost a few eggs, and the remainder have now hatched into healthy alevins with very full yolk sacs.
Pictures to follow!
Our hatchery was delivered by Gemma (Dr Gemma Jennings) on Monday 16 January. She set it up for us and showed us how to look after it. Our trout eggs would not be delivered for another week, so in the meantime, we had to practise keeping the tank cool and at a steady temperature for our eggs.
We attended the launch of Clyde in the Classroom on Friday 13 January! It was very exciting and really great fun! We learned about the River Clyde and its many tributaries. We also learned about some of the fish found in the Clyde and a little about the brown trout.
Later we were shown what to expect when our hatchery arrived and how it would look when it was set up. Our excitement was really building!
Later, we got a chance to explore the Science Centre and try out a few of the exhibits.
All in all, a great day!
Today is finally here! We are so excited to be going to the launch of Clyde in the Classroom at the Glasgow Science Centre!
Look out for our posts all about this exciting experience where you will learn all about it!
