This term P5-7 are looking at Changing Materials as a Topic. We have started by investigating the characteristics of Solids, Liquids and Gases. As part of this work we made Oobleck, which is simply a mixture of corn flour and water. What makes Oobleck interesting is that it is a non Newtonian fluid, which means it can behave like a solid or a liquid, depending on what level of force you exert on it. Great fun was had squeezing and rolling it into solid balls and then watching them change back to liquid as soon as the force was removed. It did get a little messy though!
We also found out that it got its name from a Dr. Seuss book called Bartholomew and the Oobleck.
The RSPB have put together some materials to help you all become better bird watchers! Check out the Sit, Spot and Story resources for turning your back garden into a bird spotting paradise.
I have left some resources in your trays for collection anytime.
This term our topic is ‘the Romans’. Mr Pearson is going to be working with the class on Fridays and he has already set up some brilliant Topic Tasks for you to have a look at. Check out the Topic tab in the Home Learning section of the Blog.
In January P4-7 made lava lamps with Miss Clubb the student teacher. Using oil, water, food colouring and bicarbonate of Soda (an alka seltzer tablet) they recreated the “popular” 70s accessory. As well as having lots of fun the children also learnt about how carbon dioxide, released from the bicarbonate, behaved in the oil/water mix.
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