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Science

Ice Pictures

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We looked at different ice pictures to understand why living things cannot survive in winter.  We looked at the pictures over the day and took the temperature with a digital thermometer at points throughout the day.  The smells were wonderful!

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We reported on our findings.
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Having a look
What is in the ice parcel? It smells of mint!
What is in the ice parcel?
It smells of mint!

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Science

Making A Wormery

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As part of our on- going science project on living creatures, we have made a class wormery.  We will only have it in class for a short time as the worms need to go back to their natural habitat.

Looking for soil and worms. We tried last week, but it was too dry.
Looking for soil and worms. We tried last week, but it was too dry.
Starting to build up the layers of soil and sand. (Remember to put a few little stones at the bottom.)
Starting to build up the layers of soil and sand. (Remember to put a few little stones at the bottom.)
A scoop at a time.
A scoop at a time.
Keep going!
Keep going!
Getting there!
Getting there!
The final product! Add worms and leaves on top. We keep them covered with black paper and have a little peep to see what they are up to.
The final product! Add worms and leaves on top. We keep them covered with black paper and have a little peep to see what they are up to.
Mathematics & Numeracy

Learning Maths

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We all learn maths in different ways.  Some days we use our jotters; some days we use our Smartboard; some days we have to do practical things and some days we scratch our heads and ask for further explanation!  (This is encouraged!)

Working on mental maths with the DS.
Working on mental maths with the DS.
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Sharing the DS.
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Looking for a number line! (It is allowed.)
Concentration is a must if you want a good time.
Concentration is a must if you want a good time.
Using the 100 square to find numbers before and after.
Using the 100 square to find numbers before and after.
Some days we use our whiteboards to record our work.
Some days we use our whiteboards to record our work.
Science

Zoo Lab Visit

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We were very lucky to have Zoo Lab visit us.  We got to hold a lot of the creatures.

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Holding a slimy giant snail.
Holding a cockroach.
Holding a cockroach.
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Where is that cockroach going?
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Oh no! It’s heading towards a sleeve!
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Dont get too close to the scorpion!
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Stroking the giant snail.
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The corn snake really liked Mrs Sutherland.
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The corn snake wound itself round everything.
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It even tied itself in knots!