Today we were analysing different fonts and exploring  how to create our own

For homework

• try and find a serif font somewhere outside of school! Look at newspapers, websites, TV, shops signs, leaflets etc. If you find one, write down what it looks like!
• Mr McMullan’s bedroom has 8 different fonts in it – hunt your bedroom to see if it has more or less fonts in it!

Maths

We are going to start a new topic on money  and business

For homework

• Choose a business from Cumbernauld – it could be hairdressers, chippie, tyre station, anything. Record at least 10 things they have to spend money on before they can open the business – these are called costs – and at least 5 different ways they can make money. Design a special offer for that business to help it attract customers.
• Play online money games
  • http://www.doorwayonline.org.uk/timeandmoney/cashingin/
  • http://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/7-11-years/money
  • http://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/11-14-years/money