When I first brough Lochlon home to be homeschooled, he didn't know the Multiplication times tables. He didn't even know 8 + 2! So we started him off practicing his number patterns in the 2s, 5s, and 10s. This was his primary starting point to begin his basic Times Tables. He picked it up after… Continue reading Number Patterns
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Odd and Even Numbers
I was really surprised to find out Lochlon didn't even know his Odd and Even numbers, so we did some hands-on work demonstrating what makes a number odd or even, he then practiced his new skills on IXL activities, and then we demonstrated them through colouring the odd and even numbers below and then circling… Continue reading Odd and Even Numbers
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Energy and Changing States
Here we have been examining the different states of Solids, Liquids and Gases, and their particle arrangements and properties. We have also been investigating the process needed for each state to transfer to another. https://youtu.be/DE3LCPfP8N8 https://youtu.be/tuE1LePDZ4Y EXAM https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resource/t3-sc-834-energy-changes-and-transfers-lesson-5-temperature-and-heat-energy We conducted an Experiment on making Goo with Cornflour: In this experiment we discussed the states of… Continue reading Energy and Changing States
Plastic Pollution Essay
We've been researching the animal habitats, the dangers of pollution and he wrote a persuasive essay on the dangers of plastic on the oceans. Now he's learning about Biodiversity, and what happens when one animal becomes extinct, how it affects the rest of the ecosystem. He's using the Minecraft Education Biodiversity program to experiment and… Continue reading Plastic Pollution Essay
Weather Disaster Unit: Cyclones
This has been a great Unit for us! We have learned so much from this, the science of cyclones and how they work, how they're formed, the categories of damage, the history of Australia's worst cyclones since 1899, and the damage on the community, lives and local economy. They're also investigating how to stay safe,… Continue reading Weather Disaster Unit: Cyclones
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Artistic Projects
He worked on his exploding Creeper Art project! He learned the sponge painting technique, paint flick technique to create the grass and explosion in the background and the brush and blot technique for the Creeper. He loves his new creation and had a lot of fun making it! This lesson he wanted to create a… Continue reading Artistic Projects
Healthy Eating Unit
We've been learning all about healthy eating, including the 5 food groups, how much to have of each group every day, as well as plate portions and learning 1 recipe together. https://youtu.be/Gmh_xMMJ2Pw https://youtu.be/0KbA8pFW3tg
Money & Finances
Monday: Print and do: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resource/party-budget-planning-differentiated-activity-sheets-au-t2-m-274 Bank statement worksheet: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resource/t2-m-254329-bank-statement-activity-sheet Year 5 Financial Mathematics Resource Pack: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resource/t2-m-4127-year-5-financial-mathematics-resource-pack Budget at Home: Bills Bills Bills Worksheet Pack GCSE Grades 4-5: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resource/t3-m-099-budget-at-home-bills-bills-bills-activity-sheets-grades-4-5
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