Today we were lucky to take part in a DGLAM workshop all about the history of toys.
We learnt about how toys have changed, the origin of Teddy Bears and how Doncaster’s most famous bear was made in Adwick.
We also got to play with lots and lots of different toys. We had a great time!
Today, our classroom became a Mars research and engineering centre as the children began their mission to design and build their own Mars rovers.
We started with a research carousel. The children explored NASA mission photographs, watched footage of a rover landing and investigated the challenges of reaching Mars safely. They measured a wooden chassis, examined rock samples, developed key vocabulary and used non-fiction books to discover more about space exploration.
Next, the children compared four famous rovers: Curiosity, Perseverance, Opportunity and Spirit. They identified features such as camera masts, robotic arms, solar panels, wheels and suspension. Importantly, they considered the purpose of each feature before selecting ideas for their own designs.
During the building activities, the children tackled three engineering challenges. They carefully measured and cut wood for their chassis, created prototypes of possible rover features and built electrical circuits to power a motor. They tested their ideas and made changes when something did not work as expected.
We were particularly impressed by the children’s curiosity, teamwork and perseverance. Like real engineers, they had to communicate, solve problems and learn from their first attempts.
Today’s research, designs and prototypes will guide the children as they continue developing and building their finished Mars rovers. We cannot wait to see where their ideas take them next!
As part of our Hook Week activities we will be holding a Toy Afternoon on Wednesday 2nd September.
Children are allowed to bring one toy into school to play with during the afternoon.
Please ensure it is named and can be kept in a carrier bag on their peg until the afternoon.
Thanks
KS1 Crew
Crew Ramsay enjoyed attempt number 3 at making our animal sculptures. We have learned so much through our previous drafts and our critique and were so excited to give it another go. We know that Austin’s butterfly got better and better so we were kind to ourselves after the first two attempts. Out sculptures are amazing and we cannot wait to show them off at our COL.
What an incredible afternoon we had celebrating our Presentation of Learning! A huge thank you to all of our parents and families who joined us – we loved every minute of sharing our learning with you.
This term, our expedition explored Ancient Egypt alongside healthy lifestyles. The children investigated the foods Ancient Egyptians ate before designing and creating their own Ancient Egypt-inspired energy bars, combining historical inspiration with modern healthy ingredients. It was wonderful to see everyone taking part in our taste test, sharing thoughtful feedback and helping us decide on the most successful recipe.
We also shared our product for our last expedition- our Tudor Trivia Card Game! Families also put their historical knowledge to the test with our Crime and Punishment trivia challenge, bringing plenty of smiles, teamwork and friendly competition to the afternoon.
The atmosphere was simply pyramid perfection – filled with curiosity, laughter and pride! We are so grateful for the continued support from our families, whose encouragement helps make these special learning experiences possible.
Thank you again for celebrating with us. We hope you enjoyed being part of our learning journey as much as we enjoyed sharing it.
I am so proud of Autumn for finishing her non-fiction write, and accurately copying in out onto special paper. Well done for using the handwriting lines to ensure beautiful presentation! You have included lots of facts about hedgehogs and made suggestions on how we can help them ✍️
Today, Crew Colclough have been taking part in an experiment. We have been testing how different surfaces would affect the movement of a marble. There were a few children who were surprised with the outcome!😲
Yesterday we took part in a STEM challenge to build a house that would survive a flash flood.
Well done to everyone, you all worked so hard!
