Science- this term we have been ‘thinking scientifically’ and looking at FORCES. This week we concentrated on levers. We learnt the new words: fulcrum, pivot, load and effort. We discussed some levers we knew already- seesaws, bottle openers, wheelbarrows and even our arms! The most fun we had was with our pretend trebuchets! (See photo). Our investigations included- amount of effort v load to maintain a balanced force. Also, whether the distance from the fulcrum meant you could increase load and keep it balanced. With our trebuchets, we could explore distance v load v pivot point. If you find any maths counters outside, please return them to Cobalt class!
Class read- we finished our first class book this week- Dead Man’s Cove by Lauren St John. An adventure story set in St Ives. Please ask your child if they can remember the plot! Next up is Cosmic by Frank Cottrell Boyce.
” In geography we have been learning about OS maps and 4 and 6 figure grid references. I found it fun and it made me think” Indra
” I really liked writing our motivational speeches as if we were Shackleton because I feel that I have improved with how I write my sentences.” Effie
” I had a lot of fun in science because we do experiments outside. I enjoy working as a team.” Penelope
” I am reading Murder’s Ape and Rats of Nimh. \they are some of my favourite books so far. ” Alexander
” I love my watercolour print because it has a massive contrast of colour. I just like that effect.”
” I am getting better at english because I know I am improving with my vocabulary.” Caitlyn
“I surprised myself with my knowledge of negative numbers.” Laith
” In PE we have been doing tag rugby and my team worked so well together.” Jude
” In English I am proud of myself because my handwriting is so much better and I know I am writing really well.” Alice
” I like making my Bon Voyage card in english because it was art mixed with writing.” Austin
” I am proud with how my reading has improved.” Elsie
“In maths we have been looking at place value, multiply and divide, rounding and comparing. I am confident with all of this.” Jack
“In maths, I like all the games.” Harley
” I enjoy working with my group when we made our parachutes to demonstrate air resistance. We were a good team.” Vita
” I enjoyed looking for forces on the field. We were able to find examples everywhere!! Archer
