We have now started our new topic; Ancient Romans and the Empire.
Our first lesson included using atlases to recap our knowledge of European countries and their location.
With us all showing curiosity , we then carried out our own research to find out facts about the Romans.
Isla personally requested if she could be allowed to read aloud her own work for the blog! Well, why not?! At break time, Isla had a go at reading out the letter she wrote. (Based on our class reader). Well done, you really worked on your intonation.
In Music this half term we have been exploring grime music with the song, “stop!”
This rap is about bullying so in order to compose/create lyrics, we discussed the issue together.
We then had a go at getting creative with rap lyrics.
This term in PSHE we have been concentrating on my community and clubs. We are all proud of belonging to different faiths , communities and clubs.
This week we are very happy to share that Elias was awarded Silver at the Midlands Taekwondo championship
In computing we have discussed ways to collect data. We then talked about how data can be collected digitally to efficiently get the information we need.
we created our own digital surveys and then emailed them out to be completed. We then produced a graph of our results.
In Art today Robins were looking at repeating and tessalating patterns.
We had a go at continuing Greek inspired patterns that the Roman’s loved. It required us to analyse the pattern. Could we spot the repeated pattern? Mr Lo asked us to use our computational thinking knowledge and think about pattern recognition, for example. two yellow one blue two yellow one blue.
Mr Crooks then introduced to them Solomon’s knot. We talked about how it often appears in ancient Roman mosaics, usually represented as two interlaced ovals.
He then modelled how to draw it.
We showed good concentration and independence by having a go at drawing it with precision by ourselves.
Well done to Oliver! You were amazing in Art today.
well done to everyone who has improved on their studio speed
We’re going to be writing our own version of Edward Tulanes Miraculous Adventure.
Today we were creative, thinking about the setting description for the memorable event. We talked about the writing process and how writers may have several thoughts before they choose their final one.
Robins are really working well with their multiplication and division facts. This week they have been using digital tools to help support them with their calculations and mathematical explanations.
Circuits need power sources such as batteries. Wires are connected to both the positive and negative ends of the battery (or cell). Circuits contain other electrical components such as bulbs and motors, which allow the electricity to pass through them. Electricity will only flow and travel around a circuit that is complete. They cannot have any gaps or else the electricity cannot pass through and there must be no short circuits.
The basic parts of a circuit include: the battery, the wire(s), the bulb(s), buzzer(s), motor(s) and switches (on and off). When the switch is open, there is a gap in the circuit. This means that the switch is off, and that electricity cannot pass around the circuit. When the switch is closed, the electricity can travel around the circuit as the switch is on. If you add more batteries to a circuit, this will increase the power source (electrical energy) and will make the bulb a lot brighter. The more bulbs you add to a simple circuit, the less the electrical energy, which will make the bulbs a lot dimmer. Motors rotate when electrical energy is flowing around the circuit. Common electrical appliances include: refrigerators, freezers, washing machines, dishwashers, microwaves, ovens, hairdryers, toasters, vacuum cleaners etc.
Take a look at some of our wonderful robins explaining their circuits.
Well done to everyone. You all really worked hard and it paid off. A lovely show delivered by our Rocking Robins.