{"id":7154,"date":"2020-05-29T00:33:14","date_gmt":"2020-05-28T23:33:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/wl\/pinewoodschoolblog\/?p=7154"},"modified":"2020-05-29T00:33:14","modified_gmt":"2020-05-28T23:33:14","slug":"social-studies-29-5-20","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/wl\/pinewoodschoolblog\/2020\/05\/29\/social-studies-29-5-20\/","title":{"rendered":"Social Studies &#8211; 29\/5\/20"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Windy weather.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/wl\/pinewoodschoolblog\/files\/2020\/05\/windy-weather-e1590701471798.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7162 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/wl\/pinewoodschoolblog\/files\/2020\/05\/windy-weather-e1590701471798.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"312\" height=\"253\" \/>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Have you ever wondered where the wind comes from?\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Take a look at this short video:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Up, Up &amp; Away: Crash Course Kids #16.2\" width=\"625\" height=\"352\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/P-G0YkfgdbA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>What are some good things about windy weather?<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/wl\/pinewoodschoolblog\/files\/2020\/05\/dsc00508.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7157\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/wl\/pinewoodschoolblog\/files\/2020\/05\/dsc00508.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"211\" height=\"141\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The wind dries your clothes for free!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/wl\/pinewoodschoolblog\/files\/2020\/05\/fly-kite.gif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7158\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/wl\/pinewoodschoolblog\/files\/2020\/05\/fly-kite.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"154\" height=\"215\" \/>\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p>You need to have some wind to be able to fly a kite!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/wl\/pinewoodschoolblog\/files\/2020\/05\/sailing_boat-elan_45_impression-4-2016-106546-picture-062.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7159\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/wl\/pinewoodschoolblog\/files\/2020\/05\/sailing_boat-elan_45_impression-4-2016-106546-picture-062.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"248\" height=\"186\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>A yacht needs wind to be able to sail on water.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/wl\/pinewoodschoolblog\/files\/2020\/05\/wind-turbines.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7163\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/wl\/pinewoodschoolblog\/files\/2020\/05\/wind-turbines.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"244\" height=\"169\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>A wind farm provides a clean, renewable source of energy.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>What are some not so good things about wind?<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/wl\/pinewoodschoolblog\/files\/2020\/05\/windy-day-man-tries-to-keep-a-hat-on-his-head-clipart-vector_csp32679951.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7161\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/wl\/pinewoodschoolblog\/files\/2020\/05\/windy-day-man-tries-to-keep-a-hat-on-his-head-clipart-vector_csp32679951.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"289\" height=\"194\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>It usually \u00a0makes you feel colder! Brrrrr!<\/p>\n<p>. <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/wl\/pinewoodschoolblog\/files\/2020\/05\/unnamed.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7160\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/wl\/pinewoodschoolblog\/files\/2020\/05\/unnamed.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"243\" height=\"182\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>It can cause damage to trees.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/wl\/pinewoodschoolblog\/files\/2020\/05\/3DBZ3UZSSJCTNN4RTBHAANBVWE.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7155\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/wl\/pinewoodschoolblog\/files\/2020\/05\/3DBZ3UZSSJCTNN4RTBHAANBVWE.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"238\" height=\"134\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>A high wind makes conditions very unpleasant.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/wl\/pinewoodschoolblog\/files\/2020\/05\/3LBHHGGIRYI6TIRQPAY4DVT77I.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7156\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/wl\/pinewoodschoolblog\/files\/2020\/05\/3LBHHGGIRYI6TIRQPAY4DVT77I.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"239\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Natural disasters like hurricanes can occur and have dangerous winds.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some wind related crafts you\u00a0 might like to try:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/wl\/pinewoodschoolblog\/files\/2020\/05\/paper-windmill.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7165\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/wl\/pinewoodschoolblog\/files\/2020\/05\/paper-windmill.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"264\" height=\"377\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Start with a square piece of paper which can be decorated first.<\/p>\n<p>Fold it in half diagonally, open out and fold over the other diagonal. Open out and you should have a creased &#8220;X&#8221; on the page.<\/p>\n<p>Cut along the creases about halfway to the middle of the paper. Be sure not to cut all the way.<\/p>\n<p>Bend each corner into the middle. Make sure to bend and not fold.<\/p>\n<p>Once all 4 corners are in the middle, push the push pin\/paper fastener through them all as well as the straw or eraser. Be careful not to hurt yourself with the pin!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>You can also create your own wind by making a paper fan:<\/p>\n<p>How to make a paper fan:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"how to make a paper fan\" width=\"625\" height=\"352\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EUKY-RVDSIc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>An anemometer is used by meteorologists to measure the speed of the wind.<\/p>\n<p>How to make an anemometer:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to make an anemometer (wind speed meter)\" width=\"625\" height=\"352\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Af0LB3abBsk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Have fun!<\/p>\n<p>Linda and Ana.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Windy weather. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Have you ever wondered where the wind comes from?\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Take a look at this short video: What are some good things about windy weather? The wind dries your clothes for free! \u00a0\u00a0 You need to have some wind to be able to fly a kite! 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