Year 5 - Insulator or Conductor?
Today, Year 5 have been exploring insulators and conductors through hands-on circuit work. After recapping how a simple circuit works, the children tested a range of classroom materials by placing them into a gap in the circuit to see whether the bulb lit up. They made sure the setup stayed…
Investigating Evaporation in Year 5!
Year 5 have been busy acting like scientists this week as they set up an investigation into how water evaporates in different parts of the classroom. Together, we planned four locations and made sure the test was fair by giving each cup exactly 50ml of water and using identical cups. The…
Y6 Programming
Well done to Y6!
We had great fun with our friends from 'EDT' in a 'programming' workshop today. The children found out about STEM and the exciting careers available to them in the future before getting their eager hands on the OZOBOTS! These mini robots were an instant hit and the class were…
Exploring RUCSAC
Children in Year 4 have been diving into an exciting new approach to solving mathematical word problems: RUCSAC. This strategy is designed to help children break down word problems into manageable steps, encouraging logical thinking and confidence in their maths skills.
What is RUCSAC?
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Year 4 Explore the Human Digestive System
This week, Year 4 turned science into a hands-on adventure! Using everyday foods and items, the children explored what happens at each stage of the human digestive system. From breaking down food in the mouth to simulating the stomach and intestines, the classroom was full of excitement and…
Y2 - Maths
Year 2 have been learning to add and subtract a multiple of 10 from a 2 digit number.
Knowledge: add and subtract 2 digit numbers and tens
Skills: to use Base ten to partition a 2 digit number into tens and ones
Vocab: tens, ones, Base 10