We have been learning to combine components to make an electrical circuit. We learned what symbols represent each component in a circuit and used these to draw a circuit for a torch. After learning how to draw a circuit, we practised making one. We used wires, batteries, bulbs, buzzers, motors and switches. We enjoyed working in groups to combine our circuits and make even bigger ones. It is important to remember that if there is a break in the circuit, it will not carry the electricity through.Β πβ‘οΈπ‘π
Inserting shapes
In ICT we have been learning to use different tools on Microsoft Word. Last week we learned how to use the shape tool to insert shapes and change their size, colour and position. We used this tool to create pictures of Viking homes and longships as this is our topic this term. More to follow on our Vikings topic!
Partner Balances
Our PE focus for the next few weeks is gymnastics. This week we practised partner balances. We worked in pairs to create lots of different balances using our partners for support. This was fun! π€ΈββοΈ
Dangers of Electricity
Our science topic this term is Electricity. Today we discussed the dangers of using electricity and ways in which we can stay safe when using it at home or at school. We designed posters to be displayed in the school infants corridor as we felt that the younger pupils in the school might not be as aware of the dangers as we are. β‘οΈπ‘
Scottish Words Pop Art
We loved making this Scottish words pop art. We worked together to create a list of common Scottish words such as aye, dug and lassie. We followed steps to create a cool tartan backdrop to display our Scottish words on. Simple yet effectiveπ΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώπ¨πΌ
2022 Goals
When we returned to school in January we spoke about the New Year and our goals and targets for the year. We learned about New Years resolutions and set our own resolutions for the year. We discussed things we would like to do more of and things we would like to do less of and created a display to show this.
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Burns Day
On Tuesday we celebrated Burns Day. Five years after Robert Burns died, a group of his friends got together to remember him and his poetry. The tradition became established and now, every year on his birthday, 25th January, Scots all round the world celebrate Burns Night with a Burns Supper.
We had a Burns themed afternoon in class where we took part in all things Robert Burns.
Activity 1: We read the story of Robert Burns and his life. Our task was to sequence the story by cutting out each sentence and putting it in the correct order.
Activity 2: We followed step by step instructions to draw a portrait of Robert Burns.
Activity 3: We used the chrome books to research a typical Burns supper menu and created our own.
Activity 4: We translated Scots words to English.
We listened to Auld Lang Syne and practised some Scottish country dancing. π―ββοΈπ΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώπ§π½πΆ
Scotland tourist leaflets
Last term our topic was Scotland. We researched information about famous land marks and tourist attractions in Scotland and created leaflets to advertise the places.
Scotland is full of amazing things to see and visit but we had to narrow our choices down. The places we chose to research were Edinburgh Castle, River Tay, Holyrood Palace, Loch Ness, Wallace Monument, Ben Nevis and Arthurβs Seat.
As part of our success criteria we had to ensure we included headings, subheadings, text boxes, bullet points and wrote short, key information. Have a read at our Scotland tourist guides below.
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Trapped in a snow globe
Following on from our blog post a couple of weeks ago, we have finished and displayed our winter snow globe art and writing and love how this turned out!
We used our imagination to picture ourselves trapped in a snow globe and wrote all about how we got trapped inside, what we could sense, how we felt and how we managed to escape. We created snow globe art to go along with it. Have a read belowβοΈβοΈπ¨
Fitness
Our focus for PE this term is fitness. We will be working on improving our stamina, strength and speed. Today we took part in fitness circuits such as:
Shuttle runs
Bench step ups
Slalom
Speed bounce
Hula hoops
Hopping
Agility ladder
Bean bag hold
Next week we are going to work in pairs to record our speed and scores at different fitness circuits. Each week we will try to beat our previous scores. πͺπΌπββοΈππ¨βοΈ
