Year 5 Design and Technology - Pop Up Book
This afternoon, Year 5 have been exploring the mechanics of a pop-up book, by creating their own version.
We researched and developed design criteria to inform the design of innovative, functional, appealing products that are fit for purpose, aimed at particular younger children.
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Whole School Vocabulary Focus
Each class has been promoting and developing our pupils' knowledge and understanding of new vocabulary. In Literacy, pupils have explored tier 1, 2 and 3 words linked to their topic, Read, Write Inc. or Pathways to Write. In other subject areas such as Geography and IT, pupils are investigating…
Creating Switches
This term, Year 4 are exploring electrical circuits and conductors. Today we used our knowledge of circuits and conductors and insulators to discuss the purpose of switches and how they work.
The children were then given a variety of items such as paperclips, card, paper fasteners and safety…
Let me hear you say 'Roar!'
Year 3 have been learning all about the power of compressed air and pneumatics.
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Y6 Design and Technology - Waistcoats
Y6 designed their waistcoats - we decided to go for a Christmas theme.
We chose our preferred fabric and used templates to prepare our waistcoats.
Using safety pins we joined the different fabric together, creating seams.
Finally, using the running stitch, we sewed the waistcoats together…
Lanterns Lanterns Everywhere
Children in Year 4 have spent the day making lanterns ready for the Ellesmere Port Lantern Parade and Christmas Light Switch On.
The children have reinforced their measurement and shape knowledge as well as learning about structures.
It's All Greek to Me!
Y4 have spent the day learning about Ancient Greek Legacies of language, theatre and architecture.
The children worked together to build a model version of the Parthenon and complete a drama about the Ancient Greek Gods of Olympus.
Year 2 - Design and Technology
Year 2 have been taste testing the best ingredients for a fruit smoothie so they have been experimenting with different combinations. They have explored where fruits come from and how to use implements such as knives safely. They have also learned about food hygiene.
Technical knowledge:…
The Great British Bake Off Part 1
As part of our DT learning this half term, children have been researching different types of bread before making their own.
A huge thank you to one of parents who is a Chef and sent in a selection of homemade bread for us to try,
Year 3 are digging the Stone Age
Year 3 have been building dens to protect their Lego (stone Age) man from the elements.
Year 3 have also been using Scratch to create their own Stone Age game.
All in all we dig the Stone Age!