Year 5 Maths! Multiplying and Dividing
This week, Year 5 has been delving into multiplying and dividing by 10, 100, and 1000.
We looked at the patterns of which way a number moves across the place value system depending on if we were multiplying or dividing.
For example. if we are multiplying by 100, each digit will move 2…
Our classroom door is a leaver!
In science, Year 5 has learned how the doors we have in classes are leavers.
A machine is an object with moving parts that make it easier for us to do something. So we need less force (effort) to move a mass (load).
The machine has a pivot point (where it turns) called the fulcrum.
The…
Year 5 Anti Bullying
This afternoon, Year 5 looked at the impact of bullying on those who have to deal with it. We discussed the various types of bullying and what to do if someone sees it.
We all know that we should treat others how we want to be treated
Year 3 Science - Sedimentary Dear Watson
Year 3 have been experimenting with Sedimentary rocks.
Can a rock change its mass?
It can if we add water and leave it for five minutes.
Y6 Electricity
We had lots of fun creating circuits and testing out our predictions. Our topic this half-term is "Staying Safe" - so we also discussed the dangers of electricity - this will be embedded further next week on our 'Safety Central' Workshop.
The national curriculum objectives covered:
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Y6 Maths Challenge
Well done Year 6 - Whitby High School hosted our Year 6 children this morning with a fabulous Maths workshop. Well done everybody !
Y2 - Science
Year 2 have been exploring what living things need to survive. This week, we have considered what is crucial or desirable to sustain life.
Knowledge: Find out about and describe the basic needs of animals, including humans, for survival (water, food, air)
Skills: Can I describe what…
Welcome back to the Stone Age
Year 3 learn how to survive like their ancestors from the Stone Age - give or take that marshmallow tastes much better than red deer.
Stone Age morning
Year 3 become archeologists for the morning as they investigate Stone Age artefacts.
Year 5 learnt it's hip to be square!
This morning Year 5 delved into the world of multiplication and looked at square numbers.
We used counters, multilink, and our whiteboards to bring our learning to life.
Well done Year 5!
Bahai
We had a lovely visit this afternoon from Helen who practises the Bahai faith.
If you don't know, Bahai is one of the newest major religions having started in the 19th century.
