MAIRwaves FM is returning next week.
Look out for updates of what’s happening at IMS from some of our senior classes.
MAIRwaves FM is returning next week.
Look out for updates of what’s happening at IMS from some of our senior classes.
mAIRwavesfm have posted a new recording.
Listen here as they discuss their Commonwealth Topic.
Thank you to our guest speakers, Mrs Clark and Mrs Hannah from HMIE who took part in our recording of mAIRwavesfm.
Classes Tiree and Whalsay have been busy working on their 50 things to do outdoors before you leave Isobel Mair School.
It was such a lovely day on Tuesday 6th May that they decided to put a tent and walk bare foot in the grass.
This was a great learning experience for the pupils as they had to collaborate and problem solve with each other.
Listen as they discuss their day during mAIRwavesFM.
mAIRwavesFM have posted a new recording linked to their Science topic.
Listen here to see if they have met the success criteria during a recording of mAIRwavesFM
This week the experiences and outcomes were:
I am aware of different types of energy around me and can show their importance to everyday life and my survival. SCN 1-04a
By exploring and using technologies in the wider world, I can consider the ways in which they help. TCH 1-01a
I explore materials, tools and software to discover what they can do and how I can use them to help solve problems and construct 3D objects which may have moving parts. TCH 1-12a
Learning Intentions
To identify 3 sources of renewable energy
To explore technologies in the wider world
To explore different materials
To construct 3D objects which may have moving parts
Success Criteria
I can identify 2 technologies which provide renewable energy
I can explore a variety of materials
I can choose which materials would work best to create an object with moving parts
I can construct a 3D object related to renewable energy with moving parts
mAIRwaves FM have posted a new recording.
This week classes Tiree and Whalsay have been learning all about renewable energy and in particular solar power.
Listen as they tell us some facts about renewable energy.
Listen to a special edition of mAIRwaves FM with Giffnock Primary School as we interviewed them about their special project
Pupils joined classes Whalsay and Tiree to have a look at our school grounds as part of the project they are undertaking to improve their own school grounds.
mAIRwaves Fm have posted a new recording.
This week classes Whalsay and Tiree discuss their Science topic.
Have a listen to find out what they have been discussing.
mAIRwavesFM have posted a new recording.
Listen to what they got up to during the Christmas holidays.
mAIRwaves fm have posted a new recording.
We have a guest presenter this week can you guess who it is?
This week our guest presenter was Adam and our topic is Thailand.
The class have been following the adventures of Miss Turner and she sent them some information about her time in Thailand. The class then had to research more information and report back to the class.
Listen to their recording to find out about some of the information they researched.
Have a look at the learning intentions and success criteria for the mAIRwaves project.
Learning Intention
To develop your confidence when speaking in front of an audience
To use my voice to speak in a clear and audible voice.
To use recording equipment.
To discuss a range of topics.
Success Criteria
I can work with class Whalsay to record MairWaves
I can use the recording equipment independently.
I can talk slowly and carefully.
I can work with a group to generate questions and answers.
I can present to my peers.
This week on mAIRwaves, Pierce was our guest presenter. He was really excited as this was the first time he had taken part in our radio blog.
We have been following Miss Turners adventures as she travels and at present she is in Australia. The classes have been researching everything about Australia and you can listen to some of their findings below.
Classes Tiree and Whalsay have been looking at firework safety as part of their topic work.
They had to research the facts behind Guy Fawkes and the the top ten safety tips to keep you safe at bonfire nights.
Listen as they discuss some of the top ten safety tips to keep you safe.
This week on mAIRwavesFM class Whalsay and Tiree discuss their recent findings all about safety in the kitchen.
Musa was our guest presenter and introcued this weeks topic.
The class had an interactive lesson using the SMARTBoard, where they had to find dangers in the kitchen, then identify them and state why they would be a danger.
Their learning intentions and success criteria can be found below
Learning Intentions:
1. To understand the dangers when working in the kitchen
2. To identify who can help us when we are working in the kitchen
Success Criteria:
1. I can state 2 possible dangers when working in the kitchen
2. I can state the name of 1 or 2 people who can help me in the kitchen
Listen here to see if they have met their success criteria.
This week Gemma had the chance to introduce mAIRwaves FM.
She explained the topic was going to be about the recent visit to Castle Temple for the Adventure Day.
The students had the opportunity to discuss in small groups what they wanted to say and then waited patiently for their turn to speak.
Listen here to what they had to say!
Listen to classes Whalsay and Tiree as they discuss what jobs they are going to undertake as part of their enterprise activity. After a collaborative discussion they decided to start up an enterprise business and create a cafe.
Lots of skills have been involved, making learning active, challenging and enjoyable for the pupils.
Listen to this weeks recording with Mr Whyte.
Thanks to Sarah who introduced this weeks mAIRwvavesFM.
Today, during mAIRwavesFM classes Tiree and Whalsay had a collborative discussion on what today’s topic was going to be.
After a great discussion they came up with some great ideas but decided that this weeks topic was going to be “what do you like to do at home” a fantastic lesson developing thinking, listening and literacy skills.
mAIRwaves FM have posted a new recording.
This recording took place at the assembly on Friday 6th September 2013.
Listen to our live news bulletin as the Head Boy/Girl, School Captain and Prefects are announced by Mrs Wallace the Head Teacher.
During todays recording of mAIRwaves classes Tiree and Whalsay discussed things they would like to learn at school this year.
They had a discussion about they wanted to learn in maths and english and then recorded their answers on a document which will be saved as evidence.
At the end of the school year the pupils will evaluate how successful they have been in their target setting.
Everyone worked so hard during the lesson and were proud of their achievements.
mAIRwavesFm have posted a new recording.
This week they discussed what they all got up to at the weekend and left a very special message for one of their friends.
mAIRwaves have posted a new recording.
Listen to classes Tiree and Whalsay discuss their recent topic: “The Rights of the Child”.
They had a very informative session discussing the importance and differences of needs and wants.