Maths Week 2019 : 12th - 20th October

In 2nd class we have been learning about data - block graphs and pictograms. We decided to display our favourite zoo animals in the form of a pictogram during Maths Week.

Every boy in 2nd class got his own Maths Trail booklet during Maths Week. There were plenty of different challenges in it, including measuring the length and width of the yard with footsteps, as you can see on the right. 

2nd Class Science - Cress Seed Experiment

We set up an experiment in our classroom to observe the difference between how seeds grow in and out of light. The boys set up two identical sets of cress seeds; same amounts of cotton wool, same amounts of water and the same amount of cress seeds. The only difference was we labelled the cups 'A' and 'B'. Cup A was then placed on our classroom windowsill and Cup B was placed in a dark cupboard. 

See the results after one week:

This experiment taught the boys that seeds can still germinate (sprout) without light. However, without light they will die sooner and they will also not turn green. 

2nd Class Science - Germ Experiment

We placed three different slices of bread in three separate Ziploc bags and observed these for one week. The first slice had been touched by everyone's unwashed hands, the second slice had been handled with a glove and the third slice was touched by freshly washed hands. Check out our results after one week!!

Results of our Germ Experiment: It has been a full week since we placed the three slices of bread into the bags and hung them in our classroom. We observed the bread in each bag and discussed the differences between the results. We have learned how important it is to wash our hands before we handle food!!!

2nd Class Science - Thirsty Celery

We placed celery sticks in a glass of water with red food dye. We observed the celery over one week in our classroom and watched it gradually turned red. This showed us how plants drink water.

Science Week- 3rd Class

Last week in 3rd Class we did lots of fun science experiments to celebrate Science week. We made paper rockets out of straws and tested their distance based on their design and shape. We also made CD Hoverboards using balloons. Check out the photos below!

Science Week 2019 - Rang a 2

Rainbow Spinners - In this activity children learn that not only can white light be broken up into the rainbow colours, but also that the rainbow colours can be brought together to produce white light. They also learn about persistence of vision (i.e. that if things move fast enough the eye cannot distinguish between them and they merge).

Throughout Science Week the boys brought in loads of wonderful Science experiments from home - we learned so much!

2nd Class' STEM School Tour - Explorium

Second Class went on their first school tour of the year, to Explorium, during Science Week. They had a great time and learned so much!