Primary 4 are spending the last few weeks of term rotating around different master class activities. Week 1 for Primary 4c was a chance to explore rivers and lakes from around the world using the virtual reality headsets. They discussed what they could see with their peers and compared the similarities and differences between the rivers from different countries. Inspired by what they saw they then used their artistic skills to create their own river line drawings! Check back next week to see what master class primary 4c will attend next!
Author: Sarah Burke
Electricity
Primary 4c have been learning about electrical circuits and understand that it is made up of a continuous loop of conducting materials. They combined simple
components to create their own circuits. They had to work as a team to find materials which were conductors to get their light bulbs to light up.
Digital Learning Week
Primary 4c invited Mr McLaughin from St. Ninian’s into their class today. He taught them how to use Google Sketch Up to design their ideal house on the laptop. #digitallearningweek
Measurement
Primary 4c have been developing their understanding of measurement this week whilst working with Miss Douglas. They have estimated the weight of objects around the classroom and then used different instruments to calculate the weight and compare their estimates. They can confidently sort objects into order from lightest to heaviest and can use the correct language when weighing item
. Well done P4C!
Technology
Primary 4c developed their teamwork skills today in the STEM room. They worked with a small group to design and create an ideal building they would like to find in their local area. They presented their ideas to the class and confidently answered any questions that their peers had.
Have a look at some of the amazing buildings they created!
Angles
Primary 4c have been exploring angles in their local environment. We went on an angle hunt to find as many angles as we could in the playground. We learned that a right angle is 90 degrees, an acute angle is smaller than 90 degrees and an obtuse angle is bigger than 90 degrees. We even used sticks to create our own angles. Look what we found.
VR Headsets
Primary 4c were given the chance to try out the new VR headsets within the school today. They thoroughly enjoyed learning how to use them and can’t wait to explore more places.
What did we do?
Ellie – “We went under the sea and I could see sharks, turtles and fish. It was a good way to explore.
What will use them for in class?
Alisha – ” They will help us to learn more about our topics. We can look about different places and see what they are like. And also look underwater.”
Writing Directions
What did we do?
Daniel Lawrence and Valentina – “We walked to the library and we took notes whilst we walked to record what directions we took. When we came back to class we put our notes into proper instructions.”
What skills did you learn?
Zara – “We learned to use bossy verbs.”
Paul – “We learned how to read and write directions.”
Luke – “We learned how to take notes and use our notes.”
Why was this useful?
Alex – “Directions will help me if I get lost.”
Patrick – “When I am older I will be fast at taking notes.”
Ewan – “I could give someone clear directions.”
Stage Mass
Thank you very much to all the parents that managed to make it to Primary 4’s Stage Mass yesterday. It was a lovely mass and the children all sang out beautifully. Thank you to Father Stephen for taking the time to come to school to say mass and to Miss Kane for playing the piano.
Special Achievement
Another special achievement awarded in Primary 4d for dancing. A very talented class!
