Class 5 Blog

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  16

  Nov

  Science- Air Resistance

  Posted by Miss S Hook

  In science we identified the effects of air resistance in objects. First, we looked at how a flat piece of paper takes longer to fall than when it is scrunched up because of its larger surface area. Then, we worked together to see how air resistance became stronger the faster a parachute moved. Finally, we used this knowledge to design and make affective parachutes using paper and string.
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  14

  Nov

  PE - Tag Rugby

  Posted by Miss S Hook

  Today we focused on passing and receiving a rugby ball at speed. We did this by working in groups to complete ‘levels’: passing while walking, passing while jogging in a line and passing while jogging in a random formation. Some of Year 5 moved on to help coach others in the class.
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  13

  Nov

  History - How was Ancient Greece governed?

  Posted by Miss S Hook

  Year 5 practised their acting skills in history today to learn how different Ancient Greek city-states were governed. Children formed different types of governments such as direct democracies, monarchies, oligarchies and tyrannies. One of the favourite parts was acting out the two kings of Sparta!
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  10

  Nov

  RE - Eye-witness accounts

  Posted by Miss S Hook

  In RE, we discussed how eye-witness accounts can be subjective and how this can impact our knowledge of events such as the Christian Christmas story. We did this by watching different interactions without sound and comparing our interpretations of what had happened.
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  09

  Nov

  Science - Investigating gravity and mass.

  Posted by Miss S Hook

  Today in science, Year 5 investigated the effect of gravity. After learning about Sir Isaac Newton, we looked at how gravity has a greater effect on object with a larger mass. We did this by comparing how long it takes a basketball and a balloon to fall from the same distance.
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  07

  Nov

  PE- Tag Rugby

  Posted by Miss S Hook

  Today, Year 5 began learning about tag rugby in PE. To warm up, we practised running through gates with rugby balls before placing them on the floor to score a ‘try’. We continued the lesson by practicing running at pace to evade being tagged by opponents. Year 5 also observed other teams to evaluate what skills and movements are the most effective.
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  06

  Nov

  Geography - Ancient Greek estate agents

  Posted by Miss S Hook

  In Geography today, Year 5 were Ancient Greek estate agents. We researched both Athens and Sparta, before creating posters to advertise the benefits of living in these vastly different areas.
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  25

  Oct

  D&T- Greek salads

  Posted by Miss S Hook

  Today, Year 5 made their Greek inspired salads. We enjoyed trying different flavours such as feta and olives, and finding out how to safely prepare a nutritious and healthy salad.
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  24

  Oct

  History- Ancient Greek Architecture

  Posted by Miss S Hook

  In history, Year 5 researched various Ancient Greek architecture and how these were built. It was interesting to see how historians believe pulleys and levers were used to lift heavy marble to create buildings such as the Parthenon and other temples.
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  23

  Oct

  Science- Achievements in Space

  Posted by Miss S Hook

  Year 5 looked at ‘Achievements in Space’ in Science today. This involved creating a class timeline of events varying from the first satellite to be sent into space, to the first space tourists. We discussed what different roles people have had in space exploration and the legacy these events have created.