During Kestrels’ Computing lesson, they discussed the importance of not giving true information about themselves, out online. They also used their skills to create an avatar so that people would not be able to recognise them. Take a look, they were very creative!
Using drama is so important when children are discussing stories. This week, Kestrels have been acting out their ‘flashback’ stories that they have invented whilst reading October, October. They all planned and acted out their stories to each other and came up with some fascinating ideas.
This week, the children in year 5 have been testing their knowledge of the internet as well as the World Wide Web, they were asked to put their thoughts up on the flip chart to start the lesson, they then matched up lots of computer language with their meanings.
Year 5 have been looking at how setting a chroma-key such as green can be used for “green screen magic”
They then had a go at creating their own weather reports!
The children in year 5 have been studying all about Kings & Queens in History. They focused on how the Magna Carta came about and put together a production to show their understanding.
This week, Kestrels have been discussing the characters in their new class novel – October, October. The children separated into 2 lines and had to convince George whether to keep the pet owl that October rescued or not. George considered the opinions given and decided it would be better to keep the owl. A wise (old owl) decision I feel George, 😉
This week, Kestrels completed their science topic – Changes of Materials. In this lesson, they used play dough to construct elements, compounds and mixtures. They were able to explain what their models were and what exactly they consisted of.
Kestrels have completed their topic of Bridges and as you can see, they have managed to produce some very good examples.
Our wonderful egg technology!
Mr Lo was super super proud of being part of Hollie’s award winning piece.
Kestrels’ latest topic is ‘Changes in Materials’ and this week, they have been finding out what happens when certain chemicals are mixed together in a solution. They were asked to mix water with bicarbonate of soda, vinegar with water and bicarbonate of soda with vinegar.
They learnt that there is a chemical reaction with bicarbonate of soda and vinegar) Hollie certainly did when the balloon exploded from off the top of the test tube!