This week in year 5, we have been reading the book ‘The Children in the Benin Kingdom’ we have been using this text to dive deeper into the culture and heritage of the Edo people. The story’s twists and turns have captivated the students attention and we look forward to reading more next week.
In Maths, we have been looking at perimeter. The children have been calculating the distance around both squares and compound shapes. They have done a fabulous job applying their prior knowledge around multiplication and addition to perimeter. We have addressed common misconceptions about area and perimeter and the overlap.
Science was hands-on this week, as we brought nature directly into the classroom. The children dissected real flowers, to identify and label the different parts. They carefully investigated the stamen and carpel, gaining a better understanding of how pollination works by seeing the anthers and stigmas up close. It was a great way to take on our plant studies.
