Children have been making lava lamp as part of their research into chemical reactions. They have use oil and water, which they learned do not mix, along with alka seltzers which fizz, causing the dye and water to rise as it’s lighter. Lots of science learning going on!  (ARTICLE 28)

P6 are painting our planets! We had a conversation about how big the planets were comparing them to each other. We also compared them to other objects. If Earth was the size of a marble Jupiter would be a basketball and the Sun would be a wrecking ball!

Oh how small we are!

How big is the universe? What’s the closest planet to us? Is there life of mars? Are there aliens?! P6 have just started the exciting topic of space! We have begun by creating a range of leaflets to share information about the planets in our solar system. Did you know that 1300 Earths fit in Jupiter? Isn’t that amazing!

Over the next few weeks we will look into more depth at the size of our solar system and combine our creative and literary skills to investigate all the interesting facts that space has to offer.  (ARTICLE 28) 

We had a special treat this afternoon, a HUGE thanks to the parent council.
   

We also got a special end of term gift – a boomerang with our name on it.

We had an action packed week filled with den building, orienteering, muddy movers, sports at the foundry, a walk to Gleniffer Braes and a nature photo challenge.

Orienteering

Tennis and basketball at the Foundry

Den building

Glennifer Braes

After our BIG walk back to school we had a treat when we got back to class… ICE CREAM.

We also collected some leaves, twigs and stones to create artwork, check out our designs.

Nature Photo Challenge

Muddy Movers

We have been completing bikeability level 1. We have learned how to control our speed, take our hands off to signal and avoid hazards.

We have been learning how to grow and look after plants. We tidied out our planter in the sensory garden and noticed some food which had grown. We trimmed the spring onions and chives so we could taste it and left it to grow again this season. Then we planted our sunflowers and strawberry plants.

We washed and chopped the spring onions and chives so we could taste it. YUM!

We loved taking part in the potted sports and cheering on our houses in the races.

We have been learning to compare the culture and lifestyle of another country with Scotland. We chose to learn about Australia and have investigated Aboriginal traditions, types of animals, artefacts and famous landmarks.

We used our creative skills to design Aboriginal art using the pointillism technique, selecting Earth colours and selecting special symbols to represent different natural materials.

We also made cork hats, boomerangs and didgeridoos using cardboard and painting aboriginal designs.

We have been developing our communication and teamwork skills through Muddy Movers. We worked as a class to make an obstacle course that would be able to take us from one side to the other. We tested it, then we helped the Primary 3s across. We all supported each other very well.