Where does the number go?
Today, we have been using blank number lines to estimate where a number would be on it. We had to work out the start and end number on the number line as well as counting the intervals, using midpoints helped us.
Finding definitions
We have been exploring the meaning of words by using both book and online dictionaries to locate words and write the definitions. We will be using these words when we write our non-chronological report.
Identifying solids that behave like liquids
Following on from last weeks lesson about solids and liquids, we have been looking at solids that often behave like liquids. They can be poured and take the shape of the container they are in. We were given the task of identifying each solid by using Easi-Scopes which magnify each particle onto…
Invasion game skills
Today, we have been practising skills to play an invasion game. We have been throwing and catching balls using a chest pass and a bounce pass. We had to think of the position of our hands and feet to be able to throw and catch effectively.
Introduction to solids, liquids and gases
We started our science topic on solids, liquids and gases today. We looked at lots of different solids and liquids and after pulling, squashing, swirling and pouring them we finally identified the properties of each of them. Finally, as a class we pretended to be particles and acted like a…
Which of our words have originated from ancient Greece?
We have been looking at how ancient Greece has influenced our world today. Did you know that lots of words we use today have been around for thousands of years? Words such as ‘agonia’, ‘kosmos’, ‘hypnos’, ‘phobos’ and many more came from ancient Greece. Can you work out which words they are…
Y4 Cheerleading Taster Session
Today, we had a cheerleading taster session. We learnt some of the moves and even attempted some balances.
Learning about polygons
In maths, we have been learning about the properties of a polygon and then sorting them further into regular and irregular polygons. We have worked practically making polygons using up to 10 matchsticks. We were then set a task of using only 6 equilateral triangles to make a quadrilateral, a…
History - Comparing the city-states of Athens and Sparta
Today, we have been reading a variety of statements and deciding whether they referred to the Ancient Greek city-states of Athens or Sparta. We made a Venn diagram and looked at similarities and differences between the two places. After finding out about them, we were asked to decide which place…
Perfecting our Crown Green Bowling skills
We have had another brilliant afternoon learning how to bowl with Coach Dan. Our skills and aim have certainly got much better.
Investigating angles
Today, we made angle measures and then took them outside to find and identify different angles outdoors. We made acute, obtuse and right angles with our bodies before looking at different angles around us. We used sticks and twigs to make shapes and labelled the different angles.