Primary 1 are very excited to have begun our new topic.
We are going to be learning about Scotland, with a focus on Edinburgh.
We have been discussing what we already know and what we would like to find out.
Scotland
What do we know?
Niamh – Scotland is a country.
Liam – In Scotland there are castles.
Thomas – Sometimes it snows in Scotland.
Michael – Scotland is joined onto England.
Lara – You can have Scottish food like haggis.
Kyle – You can do Highland dancing.
Shay – Edinburgh is a place in Scotland.
Lucas C – Aberdeen is a place in Scotland.
Gabrielle – Highland cows stay in Scotland.
What do we want to know?
Racaab – I would like to find out about other places in Scotland.
Zophia – I would like to learn some Scottish songs and poems.
Kyle – I would like to find out about the Loch Ness Monster.
Catherine – I would like to find out about Scottish words
Grace – I would like to find out about Scottish clothes
Lucas T – I would like to find out about Scottish foods, and try some.
Michael – we could find out about highland cows and make one.
Edinburgh
What do we know?
Catherine – there is sometimes a big wheel in Edinburgh
Brooke – there is a castle in Edinburgh
Michael – there is a zoo in Edinburgh
Mia – there was a big fair in Edinburgh
Martyna – Edinburgh is cool
What do we want to know?
Niamh – I want to find out about Edinburgh castle.
Finn – I would like to go to Edinburgh Castle.
Michael – I would like to find out about Edinburgh zoo
Safaa – I would like to find out what Edinburgh used to look like.
To help us learn about Scotland, we have a friend who has come into our school to help us. His name is Hamish McHaggis. He knows lots about Scotland.
Look at us learning about where Scotland is in the world. The world is huge! The map was the same size as us!
We are looking forward to learning lots more about Scotland. Keep an eye on the blog for more updates.
Mrs Baty & Mrs Macdonald
