We have had a creative and very hands-on week in year 5.
In our Maths lessons this week, we have been exploring the relationship between 3D shapes and their 2D nets. The children have been cutting, folding, and sticking to see how flat shapes can be transformed into solid objects. It has been a very practical week, and it was wonderful to see that moment of realisation when a net finally folded up into a perfect cube. We even discussed different ways to draw the same net and how important it is to make sure the faces are in the right positions so that the shape actually works when it is built.
We also took advantage of the weather to head outside and experiment with sundials. It was a great way to see science in action as we tracked how shadows change position and length throughout the day. The children were fascinated to see how the movement of the sun can be used to tell the time, and it really helped bring our understanding of light and shadows to life as we watched the gnomon cast its path across our dials.
During our English sessions, we have been developing our research and note-taking skills. We have been looking at the Mediterranean and learned about its unique geography, climate, and culture. The children have practised picking out key information from different texts and organising their thoughts into clear, notes.
The highlight of the week has been finishing our Mars dioramas. These were inspired by the Curiosity rover, and I must say they look absolutely brilliant. The classroom has been a hive of activity as we used card, paint, glue, and tissue to recreate the rocky Martian surface. We also used foil to represent the rocks, which really brought the models to life.
