This afternoon we used our mathematical, navigational and team working skills to solve some puzzles…
Month: October 2017
Spellings
Over half term see if you can learn these spellings and what their definitions are:
isle
aisle
aloud
allowed
affect
effect
herd
heard
past
passed
Vlog
Weekly Vlog
Hidden Figures and Unsung Heroes
October is Black History Month and we want to spend the next week beginning to celebrate the hidden figures and unsung heroes that have been overlooked by the history books. In Year 5 we intend to spend the next week beginning to delve into these stories but appreciate that this is not something that should not just be touched on during Black History Month.
Over the next week we will look at the contribution of African Americans to NASAs work over the past century as well as looking at Music of Black Origin. We don’t intend to just limit this to Black History Month and hope to interweave all our projects with the theme of hidden figures and unsung heroes.
We would be really grateful if you have any suggestions of people that you think we should recognise and celebrate the contribution of.
Year 5 Team
Dulwich Picture Gallery
Today the class visited our local art gallery to learn more about the stories behind the paintings. Why not pay a visit to the gallery, the children are well equipped to teach you a thing or two about the paintings.
PE 10.10.17
This afternoon the Year 12 sports leaders from Elmgreen School coached the children in table tennis, basketball and football, in smaller groups. Much fun was had by all of us…
Trip to Dulwich Picture Gallery
As you may know we are fortunate enough to be taking part in the centenary celebrations of Dulwich Picture Gallery and are working on a community project with them. Tomorrow we will be visiting the gallery, please make sure your children have appropriate clothing for an autumn walk.
As it is a local trip there has been no letter sent and we will be back in time for lunch. Please do me know if you’ve any questions,
Best, Rosie
Teambuilding Games
This afternoon we played some enjoyable games and challenges to practice our team working skills. Did the girls work together better than the boys? I couldn’t possibly say..
Balloon Car Racers Experiment
Big question: How can I make the car go fastest or furthest?
Once a month I will post a scientific experiment for you to enjoy at home as a family. It would be great if you could have a go and let me know how it went. Make predictions, tell me about your failures and successes and take photos. All details about the experiment can be found below.
What you need to do:
Watch the video –
http://www.rigb.org/families/experimental/balloon-car-racers
Get the materials
Have a piece of paper to answer questions
Think scientifically (make lots of mistakes and learn from them until you come up with the design you want – car goes fastest or furthest)
Have fun with Science At Home
Predictions (answer before you start experiment):
What will make the car go faster?
How can you make the car go further?
Questions to answer during experiment:
What acted as an engine for the car?
What made the car go faster?
How did you make the car go further?
Have a race. Whose car went further/faster and why?
Email the following to me:
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3 pictures of your experiment (eg. apparatus used, experiment in action).
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Answers to the big question and other questions above (with name and class).
Your pictures and scientific findings could be included in a “Science At Home” display in school.
http://www.rigb.org/families/experimental/balloon-car-racers
Thank you for doing some Science At Home,
Miss Nakibinge
alisonnakibinge@rosendale.cc
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