Primary 4b’s first weeks back at school have been action packed!
We can’t wait to share our learning with you at home.
In Science we have been using our knowledge of the interactions and energy flow between plants and animals in ecosystems to explore food chains and webs.
Jessica shared, “At first I didn’t know what a food chain was, but now I feel confident with them.”
Preetha added, “Food chains show which animals eat each other.”
Kallen said, “An example food chain is that a bird eats a frog and then the frog eats a fly.”
Our next science study will be based on Vibrations and Sounds. We will explore how sound vibrations are carried by waves through air, water and other media.
Anniyah said, “I know about an experiment with cups and string to make a telephone! We could do this to show how sound travels using vibrations.”
Lexi added, “I think that this topic will be exciting!”
Social Studies this term will have a geography focus. By comparing our local area with a contrasting area outwith Britain, we will investigate the main features of weather and climate, discussing the impact on living things. We will also be setting up our own weather stations in order to measure and compare the weather.
Theo shared, “We have already learned about the storm names for this year.”
Rahma added, “A storm is named when the wind levels are between moderate and high.”
David said, “Storms are named to raise awareness and keep people safe!”
Escher patterns will provide a stimulus for our expressive arts study this term. Through Maths, we will discuss and explore the properties of 2D shapes and identify those that tile. Using this knowledge we will design our own tiling patterns based on the style of Escher.
Jessica said, “You can tile with squares and rectangles and triangles, but not with circles. Circles don’t fit together neatly.”
In ICT we will be developing our knowledge and use of safe and acceptable conduct while using different technologies to interact and share experiences, ideas and information with others. We are very lucky at Giffnock to have a range of equipment that we can access and use to enhance our learning and it is important that we all understand how to stay safe.
Livvie said, “In ICT we have a pen pal in the class. We have been sending emails to them using our Glow email.”
We have been developing our fitness levels over the past couple of weeks and are looking forward to experiencing rugby, basketball and football sessions in term one.
Linked to our work on the Health and Wellbeing Wheel, this term’s Health and Wellbeing focus will be on the indicators for staying Safe, keeping Healthy and staying Achieving. Our first lessons have looked at people who help us at school, home and in the community.
Rory shared, “There are different food groups- Fruit and Vegetables, Carbohydrates, Fats and Sugars, Dairy and Protein.”
Zoe added, “At least twice a week you should try to eat fish.”
Dougie explained, “This is because fish has good oils to keep your brain healthy.”
Through RME and Bounceback we have been developing our understanding of the values of respect and honesty. We will also be studying Judiasm and how different religions celebrate Christmas Around the World.
Literacy and Numeracy
Our learning in these areas will draw upon the contexts listed above but will differ according to the needs of each class / group. Your support with consolidation of core learning through homework activities will be very beneficial to our children.
Achievements in August
Lots of children in our class have taken part in the Summer Reading Challenge. Two of our pupils have earned the Bronze Badge at Beavers and some of our class have recently joined Cubs.
Article 29: You have the right to education which develops your personality, respect for other’s rights and the environment.
