Primary 6W Blog – 28.1.22

Numeracy and Maths

In numeracy we have been learning how to calculate the missing digit in an algebra equation. We have been sharing different strategies and finding the one that works best for us.  In maths, we have been learning how to calculate and measure angles using a protractor.

Literacy

In literacy we have been focussing on the Scots Language as part of our Whole School Project.  We learned a range of Scottish words including “Wheesht,” and “Glasik.”  We were then using the words learned during our spelling tasks to translate familiar stories into Scots.  We have also been looking at famous Scots cartoon characters – The Broons and Oor Wullie.  We discussed characterisation and then used that knowledge to complete a selection of comic strips. We have also been learning a selection of Scottish poems for our Scottish Poetry Recital.

Health and Wellbeing

In PE we have been working on our Handball skills.  We have been practising controlling the ball with our hands – bouncing, shooting and intercepting.  We have also been working on an Orienteering project where we have been improving our map reading skills.  We plan to link this to our Scots topic and create our own Oor Wullie Bucket Trail, modelled on the original one in 2019.

IDL

As part of our Scots focus, we had a go at making Scotch broth soup.  We read the recipe, followed the instructions and prepared all the ingredients independently before of course sampling!

We have also been carrying out scientific experiments looking at the properties of different materials.  We have tested magnetism, flexibility, transparency, Conductivity and ability to insulate effectively.

Health and Wellbeing

We have been discussing our Dreams and Goals for the future.  We have created electronic presentations to share with the rest of the class.