We played:
IHave
Maths Sumo
Multiple Wipeout
Ghostblasters
Victorian
Wednesday, 25 January 2012
Using the iPads in maths.
Today we have been experimenting with some of the iPad apps.
The apps have been designed to play with 2 or more players and asked the children to answer randomly generated questions in + - x ÷ within a set amount of time. Their scores were recorded at the end.
We played:
IHave
Ghostblasters
We played:
IHave
Ghostblasters
Monday, 16 January 2012
2 new classmates!
Just before Christmas Santa brought us a a fish tank. He also re-visited during the Christmas holidays to bring us two goldfish!
Both have settled in well and are enjoying their new surroundings!
Introducing our newest two classmates - Bubbles and Squeak!
Both have settled in well and are enjoying their new surroundings!
Introducing our newest two classmates - Bubbles and Squeak!
(Bubbles is the big one and Squeak is the small one)
Friday, 13 January 2012
5/4's Spring project!
Dear all,
I hope you have all showed your parents your project pack and letter outlining your 4 week task. Incase you want to view the letter, what I'm looking for, and the success criteria. Remember you have 4 weeks to do this - 28 days - and you should just be looking to cover the WILF (What I'm Looking For). You can copy and paste pictures and small bits of information but I want to see what YOU can write in your own words!
You may use the encyclopedias, books (and I suggest you choose a library book related to your animal next week) and the internet to find out information. And if you want to use any of these things in school please ask me!
Also, please don't forget the website http://class54project.moonfruit.com has lots of information on various endangered animals, plus any area to leave any questions or comments.
Finally, if you have any questions please come and see me.
Mr Santy
Letter:
I hope you have all showed your parents your project pack and letter outlining your 4 week task. Incase you want to view the letter, what I'm looking for, and the success criteria. Remember you have 4 weeks to do this - 28 days - and you should just be looking to cover the WILF (What I'm Looking For). You can copy and paste pictures and small bits of information but I want to see what YOU can write in your own words!
You may use the encyclopedias, books (and I suggest you choose a library book related to your animal next week) and the internet to find out information. And if you want to use any of these things in school please ask me!
Also, please don't forget the website http://class54project.moonfruit.com has lots of information on various endangered animals, plus any area to leave any questions or comments.
Finally, if you have any questions please come and see me.
Mr Santy
Letter:
WILF:
Success Criteria:
Wednesday, 7 December 2011
THE BLACK DEATH STRIKES
Two members of the class have been hit by the black death. Kieran V and Kieran M stumbled back into the class after feeling faint, sick and dizzy. Their skin showed bruises and round buboes.
The rest of the class were shocked and in horror as Dr Missankov inspected the boys. She wore a mask and studied the child's condition. We came to the conclusion that there was not much hope for the boys.
There were lots of different medieval reasons why the boys may have caught this deadly plague. Sir John was keen to know why, so the class came to the conclusion it may have been because they had breathed in bad air, upset the gods, or because the planets weren't aligned.
We have been writing newspapers reports of the breaking news story. (Please click on the photos to get a closer look.)
Some headlines included: "Rats Rule Roydon!", "R.P.S. hit by Black Death" and "Rats hold children hostage"
Alex wrote "both boys have pumpkin sized buboes. Parents and teachers are worried about it spreading".
Harry wrote "an outstanding school in Norfolk has been hit by the black death. The school stated that they didn't actually know some of their pupils were sick".
Reece wrote - Lewis Allen 9 explained "the grossest bit was when the buboes popped!".
Holly wrote - "the two boys were shivering like they were in the atlantic ocean. However they have stayed alive".
The rest of the class were shocked and in horror as Dr Missankov inspected the boys. She wore a mask and studied the child's condition. We came to the conclusion that there was not much hope for the boys.
There were lots of different medieval reasons why the boys may have caught this deadly plague. Sir John was keen to know why, so the class came to the conclusion it may have been because they had breathed in bad air, upset the gods, or because the planets weren't aligned.
We have been writing newspapers reports of the breaking news story. (Please click on the photos to get a closer look.)
Some headlines included: "Rats Rule Roydon!", "R.P.S. hit by Black Death" and "Rats hold children hostage"
Harry wrote "an outstanding school in Norfolk has been hit by the black death. The school stated that they didn't actually know some of their pupils were sick".
Reece wrote - Lewis Allen 9 explained "the grossest bit was when the buboes popped!".
Holly wrote - "the two boys were shivering like they were in the atlantic ocean. However they have stayed alive".
Thursday, 20 October 2011
Ready... Aim... Fire!
The class have been busy making Medieval catapults!
In 5/4 we have been learning about how you could successfully attack a castle during Medieval times and found out that catapults were an effective, destructive weapon.
In pairs we used lollipop sticks, masking tape, rubber bands and paper to construct a real life, working catapult.
First we cut our sticks to the correct sizes. Then we made a base. After this we then made our catapult's arm. Finally we taped a rubber band and a small bucket to the design.
The use of the rubber band meant the catapult had a springy, elastic arm. Perfect for firing ammunition!
Our furthest catapult was Evie's and Sharna's!
Check out our photos and video of the mini catapult in action!
Untitled on Vimeo.
In 5/4 we have been learning about how you could successfully attack a castle during Medieval times and found out that catapults were an effective, destructive weapon.
In pairs we used lollipop sticks, masking tape, rubber bands and paper to construct a real life, working catapult.
The use of the rubber band meant the catapult had a springy, elastic arm. Perfect for firing ammunition!
Our furthest catapult was Evie's and Sharna's!
Check out our photos and video of the mini catapult in action!
Untitled on Vimeo.
If I were king...
Our latest message from Sir John the Bearheart was all about poetry!
Sir John contacted us to say that his king was demanding a poem be written about him!
Sir John, anxious and worried, wrote to ask for 5/4's help in writing a poem in a rhyming couplet style.
So we went away and looked at A.A. Milne's Poem 'If I were king'.
I often wish I were a King,
And then I could do anything.
If only I were King of Spain,
I'd take my hat off in the rain.
If only I were King of France,
I wouldn't brush my hair for aunts.
I think, if I were King of Greece,
I'd push things off the mantelpiece.
If I were King of Norroway,
I'd ask an elephant to stay.
If I were King of Babylon,
I'd leave my button gloves undone.
If I were King of Timbuctoo,
I'd think of lovely things to do.
If I were King of anything,
I'd tell the soldiers, "I'm the King!"
Here are some of our wonderful poems. Click on each one to get a closer view!
Many children received special praise from Sir John and he awarded some new coats of arms.
Sir John contacted us to say that his king was demanding a poem be written about him!
Sir John, anxious and worried, wrote to ask for 5/4's help in writing a poem in a rhyming couplet style.
So we went away and looked at A.A. Milne's Poem 'If I were king'.
I often wish I were a King,
And then I could do anything.
If only I were King of Spain,
I'd take my hat off in the rain.
If only I were King of France,
I wouldn't brush my hair for aunts.
I think, if I were King of Greece,
I'd push things off the mantelpiece.
If I were King of Norroway,
I'd ask an elephant to stay.
If I were King of Babylon,
I'd leave my button gloves undone.
If I were King of Timbuctoo,
I'd think of lovely things to do.
If I were King of anything,
I'd tell the soldiers, "I'm the King!"
Here are some of our wonderful poems. Click on each one to get a closer view!
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| By Lara |
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| By Eve |
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| By Seb |
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| By Georgia |
Many children received special praise from Sir John and he awarded some new coats of arms.
The Adventures of Robin Hood
Over the past 6 weeks we have been learning about the story of Robin Hood. We have learnt about who Robin was, how he met Friar Tuck, Little John and Maid Marian the adventures he went on. We have been writing stories set in Medieval England. Studying Sherwood Forest. And paying close attention to the evil Sheriff of Nottingham and Prince John.
For homework this week 5/4S had to create a summary/biography of Robin's life and what sort of a person Robin was like.
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| By Jack |
As you can see, the children spent a lot of time neatly writing their work. Also drawing or printing and gluing pictures of the characters.
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| By Lily |
Some children also decided to give it an old effect and stain their work with tea/coffee.
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| By Reece |
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| By Shannon |
Some even crumpled and burnt their work!
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| By Miesha |
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| By Sharna |
We came to the conclusion that there still is still a lot of debate about whether Robin Hood was real or not. We decided that we would keep an open mind and continue to keep finding out information about him!
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By Kieran M
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