Year 5 Iveson Blog

This week spellings are as follows;  observant, observation expectant expectation hesitant hesitation tolerant toleration substance substantial

This week, we made a Maya feast! We all had different jobs which resulted in us producing a delicious Maya meal. We made; tortillas, mince (halal) mix with chilli and tomatoes, sweet potato mash, corn on the cob and quinoa. For more photos follow the link;  https://photos.app.goo.gl/U3Bt8cd8f3rOti163

To investigate air resistance we made our own parachutes. We discussed the variables of our investigations and which would be the dependent, independent and control variable. Some of us chose different variables to test e.g. shape of parachute, size, length of string. To test the parachutes we went outside to observe the in action. 

Homework Project This Easter, I would like to to create a model of a habitat for an animal of your choice. Be as creative as you can!

Sent from my iPadA Joe Wicks Workout, golf, keepy ups, jumping, balances and throwing targets - what an exhausting day! Some fantastic leaders in year 5 who ran activities for every class in school!

We had a brilliant Judo session in KS2 this morning! Some very talented children. #risktaking

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This week we were very pleased to welcome back our international students. We continued to look at pollution.

Today, in maths, we were collecting and recording data. To do this we recorded our heart rate after exercise at 1 minute intervals. The data, that we collected, was presented in a table. "This on is hard." " I can feel it. It's really fast!" "We can do this."

We used our chocolate making experiences to inspire our writing. Can you resist these adverts?

In maths, we learnt about nets so that we could make our own chocolate boxes! "I can add my logo!" "Which colour will be best?"

For World Book Day, we have been exploring Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Here are some pictures from our chocolate making experience; For more photos follow this link;  https://photos.app.goo.gl/qUqtT0iNKPNA7Pw2 "Mmmmm, I've made it taste better than an Aero!" "They all look delicious!" "They fit perfectly in my chocolate box!" "It smells well good!" Concentration is the key...

Today, in RE, we learnt about Shrove Tuesday. We then made pancakes. They smelt so good that year 6 joined in!