Year 5 built bridges today as part of their investigations into materials and forces.
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Gearing
As part of their ‘Scream Machine’ topic, Year 5 have been using Knex in order to investigate the role gears play within mechanisms.
EARTHQUAKE!
Year 4 tested the towers they had built against a mighty earthquake this afternoon. Many survived the jelly wobble, but some did not. Keeping weight low and spreading it out were the keys to success…
Roman Chariots
Year Three pupils have been building chariots this week as part of their Romans topic. They have developed their ability to measure and use woodwork skills in order to assemble these models.
Tower building
Many thanks to all of our parents who came to help the Year Four children build their towers yesterday. The resultant towers will be tested tomorrow for their resistance to earthquakes – the jelly platforms are currently setting!
Home learning
Year 5’s home learning has wowed us again! Incredible space craft now decorate the Year 5 corridor and complement the high quality writing on display. Many thanks to everyone involved in the model making process.
