Helping plants grow well
This Half Term we are learning about the uses of plants and what plants need.
Here are some webpages that will help you in class.
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We are learning about Rocks and soil this term.
Click on the picture below to play some games.
Click on the teeth to find information and games to help you in class for our Autumn Science lessons.
After the Autumn half term we will be learning about Magnets and Springs,
here are some fun activities to help you.
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Learning About Snow
Snowflakes and kids are made for each other.
Viewing snow flakes What you'll need:
Viewing platform: black velvet, dark cloth, or black construction paper
Magnifying glass
Snowflakes are delicate creatures and their fine crystalline shape can vanish at the touch of warmth. You'll need to freeze your viewing surface (keep it in the fridge or outside in a cold dry area). If the snow is falling, just hold your platform aloft to catch a few flakes and view with your magnifying glass. You may need to wear a scarf over the mouth and nose to avoid melting the flakes with a warm breath. Photographing the flake
You'll need a camera with a "macro" lens and a tripod. Set the camera in a shady spot (sunlight can be deadly to a newborn snowflake "sleeping" on a dark heat-absorbing surface).
Keeping a "snow journal"
The act of keeping a simple journal is a great way to do scientific observation.
Draw pictures of the kind of snowflakes observed under a magnifying glass or try some more detailed record keeping.
- Date, time, and amount of snow fall;
- Temperature of air and snow pack;
- Kinds of snowflakes
- Weight of snow. Using a small container such as a cup measuring scoop, gather enough snow to fill container (DO NOT COMPACT SNOW). Use a straight edge (like a ruler or butter knife) to level snow to top of container and weigh it on a scale. The idea is to keep the unit volume of snow being measured consistent each time. You'll find that the higher the weight, the higher the water content.
