Hi P7C readers, I wanted to update you on what we have been doing in our Learning Journeys since our last entry.

During our final Learning Journey exploring how batteries have evolved, we investigated what the components in batteries are and how devices are powered by them. We also learned about how modern items have inbuilt features to make them more energy efficient and we discovered the ways in which people can be wasteful with batteries. We discovered the impact batteries can have on the environment and found out that they can be recycled for many purposes! Inspired from all of our research, Mr Atkinson challenged us to redesign devices that use batteries and to creatively replace them with alternative power sources. We then showed our final designs and drawings to our friends and explained how they worked.  In our final weeks, P7C discovered how to dispose of batteries correctly and made persuasive leaflets about why not to purchase single-use batteries.

We then finished the term by exploring two new META-Skills; adapting and focusing. We quickly identified how we have to use these skills to accomplish daily tasks and everyone agreed that these will be very helpful for going into high school after the holidays.