Terrific Transport

We love our 'On the move' topic!




In our science lessons, we have been investigating which material is best for making model planes. We made a hypothesis (prediction) and then made our planes out of the different materials.

We chose to test paper, fabric, foil, tissue, cardboard and newspaper.We measured how far each plane travelled and made sure we started from the same place every time so that it was fair.

We got lots of different answers but most groups found out that paper or card were the best materials for making a plane!







We also LOVE playing in our fantastic garage roleplay area.
We practice cleaning the cars and have lots of tools to fix them.

 

  We were interested in finding out what is under the bonnet of a real car so we went to explore Mrs McDonald's car!

Can you remember what all of the different parts are for?                      engine                       steering wheel     dipstick                           fuel tank   pedals                    ignition                                                             indicators                                      headlights                                                               brake lights                                                          mirrors

Super Subtraction

This week, we have been practising subtracting from 2 digit numbers. We know that when you subtract, the numbers get smaller, so you need to count backwards!

 

Can you count backwards from 100?

 

 

Can you subtract a small number from a big number by 'taking away'?

 

26 - 5 = ?

 

Remember to put the big number in your head and the small number on your fingers then count backwards!

 

 



Can you subtract a big number from a big number by 'finding the difference'?

26 - 24 = ?

Remember to put the first big number in your head and then count backwards on your fingers until you get to the other big number. The answer will be on your fingers!

 

Comment to let us know the answers!

Can you follow these instructions to make your own colourful play dough?

Don't forget to read the instructions carefully and in the right order. Why not bring in your colourful play dough to show all your classmates!

                                                                 How to make play dough.

What you will need:
• Plain flour
• Salt
• Water
• Cooking oli
• Food colouring
• Mixing bowl
• Wooden spoon
• Spoon
• cup
                                  Instructions:
1. Add two cups of flower in a large mixing bowl.
2. Add half a cup of salt to the mixing bowl.
3. Mix the flour and salt together.
4. Add the cup of water and 2 spoons of cooking oil
5. Knead it all together until it is smooth.
6. Add three drops of food colouring and knead until it is all one colour.
7. Put the play dough in a plastic bag and in the fridge.

1W's Garage

1W have really been enjoying their new garage. We have even made our own tools and cars.

Non fiction or fiction?

This week in literacy, we have been learning about the difference between fiction (story) and non-fiction (information) books.

Which of these books is fiction and which is non-fiction?

How do you know?


Comment to let us know:

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