Friday, March 11, 2011
7th to 11th March
We have continued with our study of the classic poem, The Highwayman, by Alfred Noyes this week. We have tracked the time-line of the story, followed the actions of each of the characters and examined the use of colour that the poet makes though the poem. We have also written monologues from the point of view of one of the main character.
In maths we have been developing calculator skills through number work, number sequences and problem solving. We have also been practicing the use of doubling and halving to assist with mental calculations based on our times tables knowledge.
In history, we have been playing a simulation game to help us understand the different form of government found in ancient Greece. We began the Crystal Rainforest Mission: Control challenges in ICT and in Technology we investigated the strength of different types of beams. We made beams with circular, triangular and square cross-sections (each one from an 11x30 cm sheet of paper) and, placing three of the same type together, tested the amount of weight they would support when spanning a 25cm gap. Later in the week we wrote up our investigation.
In maths we have been developing calculator skills through number work, number sequences and problem solving. We have also been practicing the use of doubling and halving to assist with mental calculations based on our times tables knowledge.
In history, we have been playing a simulation game to help us understand the different form of government found in ancient Greece. We began the Crystal Rainforest Mission: Control challenges in ICT and in Technology we investigated the strength of different types of beams. We made beams with circular, triangular and square cross-sections (each one from an 11x30 cm sheet of paper) and, placing three of the same type together, tested the amount of weight they would support when spanning a 25cm gap. Later in the week we wrote up our investigation.
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