How is the volume of sound made affected by the distance a rubber band is pulled back?

4th July 2025Kate Thompson

In expedition, we conducted an experiment to investigate how the volume of sound made is affected by the distance a rubber band is pulled back. We placed a rubber band around the carboard box and pulled it back different distances. We measured the sound it made using a sound meter. We then recorded these results in a table. We concluded that when the rubber band was pulled back further, it was louder. This was because the vibrations were larger. When the distance was shorter, it made a quieter sound. This was because the vibrations were smaller. We then used the results to draw a line graph. We used our recent maths knowledge (statistics) to help us figure out the scales for the axis. We were really resilient doing this and had some great line graphs!

Year 1s Human Clock

2nd July 2025Natasha Holdsworth

Today Crew Marsh have been learning how to tell the time, in particular o’clock and half past. They worked extremely hard using their own clocks to answer the questions in lesson and then we decided to challenge ourselves to create the time shown on a clock by using our bodies to represent the clock, the hour hand and the minute hand. Time really does fly when you’re having fun!

Symmetrical patterns in MT

18th June 2025Stacey McClare

Today we used our knowledge from yesterday on lines of symmetry to complete a range of symmetrical patterns. We did find this challenging, however we showed great resilience and supported each other throughout our lesson. We will continue to practise this skill tomorrow.

Symmetry in MT

16th June 2025Stacey McClare

Today we explored different lines of symmetry using the terms vertical, horizontal and diagonal. We looked at a variety of images and thought about whether each was a reflection. We thought about how we can use a mirror to check for lines of symmetry and we explored different shapes to find lines of symmetry.

Consolidating Maths Learning

5th June 2025Laura Hamill

Today, Crew Hamill consolidated their maths learning on the transition of shapes as we found it a little bit tricky during our first lesson. We began by playing a game in which we had to get a monster around the grid in order to eat all of his lunch. Once we had worked out how to get to each item individually, we worked in pairs to create a maze that the monster could follow to collect all of his meal items in one trip. Following this, we completed a MyMaths lesson to demonstrate our improved understanding. We are now ready to move on to our next maths lesson tomorrow.