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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.
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Look at us learning about where Scotland is in the world. The world is huge! The map was the same size as us!
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We are looking forward to learning lots more about Scotland. Keep an eye on the blog for more updates.
Mrs Baty & Mrs Macdonald