We are learning all about 3D and 2D shapes this term. We looked at a variety of 3D shapes and found out what they were called. Some shapes can have two names, for example, a cylinder is also a prism. We then looked at the 2D shapes within 3D shapes and what they are all called. In pairs we chose a 3D shape to create using paper. We really enjoyed this task!
This term we are finding out all about the Titanic! There are lots of things we want to find out about.
Some of our questions are:
Where did the Titanic sail from?
How many people were on board?
How many people survived?
What route did the Titanic take?
What is the difference between the different classes on board?
Last week we started making a big Titanic display on our classroom wall – each group had a different task and we all worked together to create it.
We have had a busy first week back at school which ended in a visit from the Scalloway Fire Festival Jarl Squad!
We made our own helmets and shields with lots of different designs and patterns.
We thought the Jarl Squads outfits were cool and fantastic!
This week we have been continuing to learn about measuring in maths. We have learnt about length, weight and capacity. Today we have been learning about area and perimeters.
We wrote firework acrostic poems on Wednesday. Last week we worked in groups to create poems and used them to make our own. They were very interesting!
Our topic this term is Light & Dark and this week we looked at different sources of light and what they are used for. We have also made a cave in our classroom.
We also had a visit from a new Gritter. We are entering a competition to name the new gritters. It was really interesting to find out all about them and what they do in the winter.
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Last week Mr Renwick came to our class. He taught us how to set up our own eportfolios on Glow. We all have 3 posts each already!
We have all added tiles to our launch pad so we can get to them quickly.
We really enjoyed doing it and are looking forward to adding to our eportfolios through the year.
Every day this term, in all weathers, we have walked our daily mile. We are doing this to keep fit and healthy.
We signed up to World Walking as a school and are taking part in the Road to Rio. We are tracking how many miles we walk each day and putting this on to the website. It tells us how many steps we have taken each day and how many miles we have walked. So far we have walked from Melbourne to Sydney as a whole school!
We have really enjoyed going out every day for our walk! Some comments from the class are:
‘It’s really fun and it’s good for our health.’ Bobby
‘It’s good for keeping us fit and healthy.’ Isla
‘It keeps us good and strong and fit.’ Isaac
‘I enjoy walking with my friends because I like talking to them.’ Luke
‘I enjoy running with Alex, Isaac, Josh and Ellis.’ Taylor
‘I enjoy speaking with Jan, we talk about how many laps we have done.’ Regan
We are hoping to keep doing it every day!
We went on a trip to the Museum last week. First, Yvonne showed us the map of Scandinavia. Then she showed us pictures of a Viking Long Ship and a Long House. We went to see the Sixareen. Yvonne told us a Viking Long Ship would be at least twice the size of the Sixareen. We then went to the cabinets to see all the Viking Artefacts that have been found in Shetland and other places. There were two girls from Norway that were dressed in Viking clothes. After we had looked at all these, we had our snack and then we were given clay to make a Thor’
s hammer to wear around our neck. We really enjoyed our trip and would love to go back again another time!
This term we have been learning about Vikings. In groups we have been finding out about lots of different things. Our groups have been looking for information about their home life, long ships, what they wore and how their clothes were made, what games they played, what artefacts have been found, what weapons they used and how they were made and their Gods and Goddesses. We have found it really interesting and we are going to make posters on the information we have found.
We have also been making our own Viking Long ships in class which we will be taking home soon!
We are really looking forward to the Nesting & Girlsta Jarl Squad coming to the Tingwall Hall this afternoon as Bobby and Alex are both in the squad!
