Thursday, July 22, 2010
19th to 22nd July
This short week has ended our school year and we have now broken up for our summer holidays.
One of the main pieces of work this week has been a science topic about sound. We thought about sound sources, what sound is and how to change sounds. We thought about how sounds are changed on different musical instruments and we also investigated glockenspiels and "tea chest" basses. We also did an investigation to find out which sorts of materials muffle sounds the best.
We have also used MovieMaker to produce videos showcasing the automata that we made. Everyone videoed their automaton, filming the whole thing, the mechanism and the moving "figures". These clips, together with some still images, were put into a film together with some written commentary, titles and credits.
Our other main activity this week has been a study of film interpretations of The Wind in the Willows. We have watched two different versions and thought about how the film makers have communicated the story and the use of lighting, music and sound effects to help create the mood and atmosphere for the different scenes.
We have also had quite a lot of "sorting out" to do - completing our Records of Achievement and selecting work to take home. We finished the term with a special assembly to say "goodbye" to our Year 6s.
School is now closed and will re-open for pupils on 7th September 2010.
One of the main pieces of work this week has been a science topic about sound. We thought about sound sources, what sound is and how to change sounds. We thought about how sounds are changed on different musical instruments and we also investigated glockenspiels and "tea chest" basses. We also did an investigation to find out which sorts of materials muffle sounds the best.
We have also used MovieMaker to produce videos showcasing the automata that we made. Everyone videoed their automaton, filming the whole thing, the mechanism and the moving "figures". These clips, together with some still images, were put into a film together with some written commentary, titles and credits.
Our other main activity this week has been a study of film interpretations of The Wind in the Willows. We have watched two different versions and thought about how the film makers have communicated the story and the use of lighting, music and sound effects to help create the mood and atmosphere for the different scenes.
We have also had quite a lot of "sorting out" to do - completing our Records of Achievement and selecting work to take home. We finished the term with a special assembly to say "goodbye" to our Year 6s.
School is now closed and will re-open for pupils on 7th September 2010.
# posted by Mr Jennings : 6:27 pm
