In science we were making circuits . We added switches and buzzers to make Morse code messages. We also made circuits with motors in them to make propellers spin.
Today we used the propellers to make wind power generators – we used a fan to turn the propellers and make electricity.
P6B have been exploring how to make their pictures appear more 3D. They have been looking at single-point perspective and have used these to create posters to advertise Titanic’s maiden voyage.
P6 have been learning about African Drumming over the last few weeks and we were lucky enough to have a visit from Adi and Thomas from Ghana who gave us some expert help to prepare for a performance in front of the rest of the school! Adi and Thomas also performed a traditional dance from Ghana to start our show – it was amazing!
P6B have been learning about money this term and this week we looked at what people did before money – trading and bartering. We played a game that involved us having to barter with people in our group to try and get a full survival pack with clothes, animals, food, wood and so on. A couple of the groups found it easy and managed to complete their sets, but some groups found it more challenging and maybe wouldn’t survive the coming winter….