Friday, 21 December 2012

School Holiday Activities

Here are some things to keep you busy. Simple download, cut, fold and glue!

Cubeecraft


Below are some of the items you can make - but there's many more!




















Have fun!



Thursday, 20 December 2012

Merry Christmas!




Tuesday, 11 September 2012

iMaths Investigation

Year 5

Some useful websites

Grandfinal ticket prices

Transport ticket prices

Friday, 3 August 2012

croaking frogs

Yesterday after lunch I could the frogs croaking.








Please write a paragraph on each of the following questions:

What special features do frogs have?
Do they all have the same type of feet?
What do frogs eat?
How do frogs’ features help them to survive?
How are frogs different to other animals? How are frogs similar to other animals?
How many fingers and toes do frogs have?
What is the difference between frogs and toads?

Monday, 30 July 2012

Friday, 27 July 2012

Fabulous Frogs!

This term our science topic is



We are going to learn about the frogs that can be found in our local area about their habitat.

To start we are going to explore the ponds (puddles!!!) around our school and see if we can find some frogs. We can certainly hear them, hopefully we will be able to observe some too!

Here's two photos I took of a frog that Jack found in the school yard on Tuesdsay.




Here is a picture of the frog that we found on our walk around the school yard today.



The following website will help you to identify the frogs that we found in our school yard.
Frogs of Australia


Here are some websites that you will need to explore to find information for today's lesson.
Frogs and Toads
Life Cycle of a Frog
Life Cycle
http://e-infopages.com/2011/the-life-cycle-of-a-frog/


On-line activities:
Frog Life Cycle


This website has some information and pictures of some wonderful frogs:
Amphibian Rescue


And here are some crazy frog websites and games.
http://www.allaboutfrogs.org/funstuff/java/index.html
Source


http://e-infopages.com/2011/the-life-cycle-of-a-frog/


Friday, 15 June 2012

Camp

Can you believe it? We will be on camp in just a few days time!  We can’t wait!

Here’s a list of things to remember to bring.

What to wear:
You’ll need to wear long pants and sturdy runners on the first day because we will be going for a long walk before we even get to the camp. 

What to bring on the bus:
Small backpack with:
  • snack
  • water bottle 
Everything else will be going in Mr I's trailer, you won’t be able to bring items on the bus.

What to pack:
As space is very limited, please don’t bring a suitcase. Suitcases take up lots of room that we don’t have in the trailer. Bags take up less room than a case.  Please make sure that if you are bringing a pillow, or doona that it is put in a bag so it wont get dirty in the trailer, there will not be very much room in the car to transport luggage.
  • Sleeping bag or sheets and doona
  • Pillowcase
  • Towel
  • Underwear and socks (1 pair for each day plus one spare)
  • Pyjamas or nightie
  • Jumpers / Windcheaters
  • Jeans / Shorts / Tracksuit
  • Indoor shoes (runners, sneakers, or slippers)
  • Outdoor shoes (runners, walking boots or shoes)
  • Toiletries (including insect repellent, sunscreen, toothbrush, toothpaste, etc)
  • Torch (a small torch is sufficient)
  • Waterproof jacket or coat
  • At least one complete change of clothes is needed
  • Please name your items


What NOT to bring:
  • thongs or sandals
  • mp3s, iPods, etc
  • mobile phones
  • singlets or strappy tops

If you bring a camera it is your responsibility to look after it.



Looking forward to a fun camp

Mrs I & Miss B!
:-)

Friday, 8 June 2012

Science Games

Here are some on-line science games


Properties of Materials


Solids, Liquids, and Gases


Changing State


Changes


Earth, Sun, and Moon

Accuracy and Precision

Accuracy - compares measurement with real value

Precision - how carefully and exactly you make your measurement, and the regularity of obtaining the same result

If scientific results are both accurate and precise, they are considered to be valid and true, and is therefore reliable.

When we did our experiments with the m&ms. We realized that we were not being very precise, our results were not reliable.  We changed the way we conducted the experiments to make our measurements more precise, which meant our tests were more reliable. 

Different situations call for the amount of precision required.  If you asked me how long it takes me to drive to Melbourne, I would say 1/2 an hour (even if it only takes me 26 minutes) we round time up and down, because we know that the person asking that question doesn't need such a precise answer.  If you asked an runner what their quickest time is to to run 10km, they would give you a more precise time, they might say 43 minutes and 24.7 seconds.  Both answers are accurate, but the precision depends upon the amount of information required.

If I asked you how long your desk is, you might say 1.5 m, 152cm, or 1523mm. All are accurate, but one is more precise.  Which one would be the answer you would give?  Our precision depends on who requires the information, or why they require the information.  The smaller the measurement unit, the greater the precision.

If I'm an archer and hit the target in the bullseye I have been accurate. If I continue to hit the target in the bullseye, I will be showing precision. If I don't continue to hit the bullseye, I have been accurate with one shot, but not precise.  If I keep hitting the tree next to the target, I am being precise, but not accurate.

Confusing huh?

To summarize:

The precision of a measurement is the size of the unit you use to make a measurement. The smaller the unit, the more precise the measurement.

The accuracy of a measurement is the difference between your measurement and the accepted correct answer. The bigger the difference, the less accurate your measurement
 www.worsleyschool.net/science/files/precision/andaccuracy.html


Here's a link to a Brainpop game about Precision:

Battleship Number Line




Clip art sites

Pics for learning

Classroom Clipart

Discovery Channel Clipart

WP Clipart

Free Images

Free Stock Photos

Free Kids Clip Art




Friday, 25 May 2012

If Bullet could speak...

I wonder what he would say...



btw, I'm not saying that Bullet needs a pet friend... ;-)

m&m's Science Experiment



Experiment One:




Experiment Two:








Experiment Three:











Experiment Four:




Friday, 18 May 2012

Metamorphosis

WOW! I am so amazed at how a caterpillar turns into a butterfly! The caterpillar goes through such a complete and amazing transformation. It has new eyes, new digestive system, new legs - pretty much everything is new and nothing is left of the caterpillar!

A caterpillar changing into a butterfly (metamorphosis) is an example of chemical change. It is irreversible.

The caterpillar that becomes the monarch butterfly is about 2mm long when it hatches from its egg. In the following two weeks, it increases it's "birth" weight by 3000 times. Which is like an 8lb baby growing to 10 tonnes in two weeks (that's the weight of about 5 cars!!!)  No wonder it needs to shed its skin three or four times in such a short time.

















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