In DT this week, Learners have enjoyed building stable structures. We demonstrated excellent problem solving skills. We tested different shapes and noted how they affected the strength of the structure. We experimented with different designs and materials and we were able to evaluate and then improve as we built. Some learners chose to work as part of a team, where others preferred to work alone. We soon found that triangles made the strongest shapes and that a wide base helped with strength too. The activity was calm and very focused. I think there are some budding engineers among us!
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In English, we have begun writing our newspaper reports around A Midsummer Night’s Dream and are keen to include the writing skills, learned over the last weeks.
We are perfecting our time knowledge in maths, and regularly stop to check the current time on our class clock!
In geography, we have been watching the weather closely and have been recording data using an okta, thermometer, rain gauge and checking daily wind direction. We are looking forward to analysing our data next week.
We are looking forward to our class trip to Whitby next week, where we will be searching for links with Captain Cook to consolidate our history learning this term.
Learners are amazing and are bursting with enthusiasm for learning!