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Bird Feeders

photo 2 01Having learnt all about the birds in our school grounds we chose to create our very own bird feeders using recycled materials.  As this was a Homework task the design took place in class and the creation took place at home.

photo 1 01Mrs Wightman was very impressed with our ideas and loved every feeder.  We will choose some to put outside soon and keep the others to be put outside in the winter.

photo 3 01Well done everybody!!

Volcanic Eruptions

We conducted an experiment to create a chemical reaction that would erupt inside a bottle and look like a volcanic eruption.

Watch our videos to see some of our experiments in action.  They will only play on a computer.

 

We used washing up liquid, water, bicarbonate of soda, vinegar and some red food colouring.

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When those were combined all groups managed to get a reaction that caused our previously made volcanoes to “erupt”.

As you can hear, we thought the whole experience was AWESOME!!!!!

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Making a Volcano

We have been learning about Mauno Loa in Hawaii and decided to make our own volcanoes.  We hope to paint them and make them erupt with lava as part of a science experiment.

We had to plan, design and create our models using only card, tape, scissors, newspaper and glue with water.

It took some problem solving and really good group work but we all successfully made a Composite or Shield Volcano.

Dig In Day

Primary 4 have taken on the responsibility of the school Nature Garden, along with Primary 5.  So far we have been out in the garden and come up with ideas of what we would like to see there.  We are very lucky to have such an area in our school and are able to use it to help with our learning.  We met with a Countryside Ranger from Drumpellier Country Park and Pallacerigg Country Park to help us enhance what we already have.  We know exactly what we want to achieve and Colin is the man to help us with this!   helpwant[1]

The Dig In Day tomorrow will help us to get started on the plans we have made.  We can’t wait to get started.  If you can help in anyway we will be in the school grounds from  11 a.m. – 2 p.m.  We would really appreciate any help you can provide, and any time you could spend with us would be wonderful!  Colin will be there with another Ranger and he will bring tools and resources we can use to cut back some trees, create clearer pathways, and clear the full garden to create specific areas.  We will even be making bird boxes and unveiling the new name and sign of the garden.  It’s an opportunity not to be missed!

We hope to see you all there!

Remember kids, you need to come with an adult.