This week we have been investigating sounds as we prepare to make our very own instrument. We have been looking at what materials are used to make different instruments as well as which part of the instrument actually makes the sound.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We carried out a scientific investigation to discover which material is best to insulate sounds. We had to use a decibel meter to measure how loud the alarm was when wrapped in various materials. We are surprised that the bubble wrap worked best.

Mr Reed created a bell using a metal coat hanger and string, this sounded as loud as the school bell!!

In preparation for our next big write, we have been choosing which animal we will be writing about as we create our own version of Dick King Smith’s The Water Horse.

During our maths we have been reinforcing our understanding of division using known facts and the bust stop method to solve questions with larger numbers.

We have been watching the Osprey nest every day as we eagerly anticipate the arrival of the chicks, the first is due to hatch early next week.

We enjoyed our games sessions this week, we were playing ball games in small teams.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We are really looking forward to next week and taking part in all our health and well being activities.