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P3 and P3/2 go wild!

We began our literacy work by discussing the difference between fact and opinion and sorted statements into these categories.

Our teachers put us into working groups to research a Scottish wildlife animal.  Our task was to find out about their habitat, diet, social grouping, babies and talents. Primaries 5 and 7 were very kind to allow us to use their netbooks to carry out this research.

We used a notebook to record all the facts that we were learning and used these notes to create colourful and informative posters displayed that we have learned.  Today we are going to present our findings to our classmates.

Elise D learned that adders have big sharp teeth.

Sophie K learned that foxes like to eat small animals and sometimes even eggs.

Cole enjoyed recording notes using the netbooks.

Sterling enjoyed making a colourful poster.

Responsible Wildlife

Primary 5 had a special visit from the SSPCA today.  Amy told us all about some of the strange places they have found animals in distress, including an otter in a Post Office and a bat in a sink!    We all sat totally engrossed while she told us about some of the cruel things that people do to animals, but also reassured us that the SSPCA have lots of sanctuaries around Scotland to help these animals out.  Amy was extremely impressed with our knowledge of local wildlife and in particular, ornithology.  We even managed to fit in a game where we asked each other questions and had to say whether we thought they were fact or fictional statements.    If you see an animal in distress, you should be responsible and call:

Animal Helpline 03000 999 999