On Tuesday 3rd October P4/5A travelled by train to the Engine Shed in Stirling for our Minecraft Learning Context.  We were met by Jordan who gave us a workshop on the Science of Rock.  We conducted experiments using chocolate digestives to learn about the porosity of rock and looked at thin sections of rock by microscopes and magnifying glasses.

We then used iPads to look at a big map of Scotland.  Using an app we could then select rocks, buildings and even the weather.  We then looked at the history of shelters that people in Scotland have lived in since 8500BC.  We are building our own shelters in class and will use some of our learning to think about the materials we should use.

It was a fantastic learning experience for us all.