Tuesday 26 May 2015

Monday 25 May 2015

Explanations

Linking in with our inquiry work, we are preparing for a focus on explanations. Today we deconstructed one about 'how sugar affects the brain'. Revisit this link if you want to remind yourself.

Wednesday 13 May 2015

Goals

Remember to keep chipping away at these.... Here's an old favourite from 'the olden days' you might like if you need basic facts practice....

Physics is starting to gain momentum (no pun intended)

Check out this link - I love the tea bag one, but be careful if trying to play with iPods or phones - expensive to drop! Friday will be fun...think big sling shots, rugby field, launching targets and estimating distance gained etc.

Sunday 10 May 2015

STOP BULLYING

NEXT Friday (May 22nd) is a day set aside to make a stand against bullies. Many people get confused about what bullying is. Generally it is accepted as repeated deliberate incidents to dis-empower others. It isn't always easy to do that though. What strategies do you know to help out with this issue? It seems that the problem is growing with the rise of social media (although that is only one form of bullying). Songs are really powerful ways of getting messages across - what do you think of this one? Song about bullies Wear pink this Friday.... in support of MAKE A STAND AGAINST BULLIES