Class 2: Freezing temperatures and ice decorations

We have been finding out about temperature and how it can affect different things. We looked at the weather and how temperatures are measured. We decided to make some ice decorations and then see how long they take to melt. We worked in pairs to create natural material decorations and left them to freeze outside … Read more

Class 2: 2D shape

We have been finding out about 2D shapes and their properties. During Independent Learning  we have been busy investigating shapes, looking at symmetry, making patterns and tessellation. We enjoyed attempting tangram puzzles, too.

Class 2: Testing materials 1

We have been finding out about everyday materials. On Tuesday we did some testing and gathered results. We had to test each material to see if it could bend, stretch, squash or twist. Then we talked about why certain materials are used for different objects.

Class 2: Finding out about frost and ice

We have been learning out about how ice and frost are formed. We watched a Met Office video and then went outside to explore. We looked closely at the ice crystals and then looked at thermometers and how they measure the temperature. We used BBC weather to look at temperatures and the weather in different … Read more