P5/6 thoroughly enjoyed completing their Titanic inspired STEM challenge, as part of our Titanic IDL topic. After learning about buoyancy and factors which can impact upon floating and sinking, we designed and constructed our own lifeboats. We then tested our lifeboats and counted how many ‘passengers’ (marbles) they could safely hold. During our tests, we found that the safest lifeboats had the largest surface areas, with the most efficient lifeboat carrying 110 passengers to safety.

P5/6 have been learning about Japan, with Miss Macartney. After learning about the symbolism behind Japanese lanterns, we were keen to make our own. We carefully followed a series of intricate steps to create our traditional lanterns. Keep checking our blog to find out how you can make your very own!

P5/6 have been learning about different ways to present data. We carried out a special task for our local supermarket, to design a new Fairtrade product. Working co-operatively, we conducted surveys across the school to help us decide on our chosen product. Using our raw data, we then displayed our results in a graph of our choice. Finally, we designed our product packaging and created a poster displaying our results.

This week we learned how to add tens and units numbers. We enjoyed using the Base 10 materials and Compare Bears to help us calculate the totals.

Using QR Codes, we self-assessed our work and could easily identify the learning we had achieved.

It has been a busy week for the Primary 3 ‘Merry Makers’. We have been researching, planning and creating our products to sell at the Christmas Fayre. We learned about the different skills needed to run a business, and the different roles within a company. In our business teams we worked cooperatively to make important business decisions. Our Market Research team helped us to decide on the best products to sell, while our Sales time researched competitor prices. The Product Design and Product Manufacturing teams worked especially hard to create package labels for our product. We then pitched our product to Ms Coull and blew her socks off as we secured a stall at the Christmas Fayre!

We can’t wait to start selling our super products, and we hope you visit our stall on the 28^th of November.