Broken Calculator
Work independently or in pairs to problem solve using a ‘broken calculator’. You will need a netbook as the site uses flash player and won’t work on an iPad. Record the steps you take in your maths...
View ArticleSuzanne Cory Experience
On Friday the 18th of August the year 6 students had an amazing experience visiting Suzanne Cory High School. They were lucky enough to participate in a number of hands on science lessons. The visit...
View ArticleZoom Writing
Zoom out from a picture. This is a shared writing task by zooming out, so to speak, by leaving comments. For example if the picture was a bowl, and the first commenter describes something bigger around...
View ArticleScience Rap
Check out this fantastic Science Rap by Matty. What do you think of his solid, liquids and gases rap?
View ArticleMoonhack record BTN
BTN story – Moonhack Record 22/8/17 What world record are the students in the story trying to break? In your own words describe what coding is. How long have the kids in the story been coding? How many...
View ArticleHow do Fireworks work?
How do fireworks work? BTN story 25/7/2017 The fireworks used to create big, colourful displays are called ________________. What does the `lifting charge’ do? Once at the right height, a fuse triggers...
View ArticleScience Experiments Explained
As part of the Chemical Science unit this term 6S have created videos using Explain Everything on the iPads. They have done a fantastic job of sharing their knowledge and explaining how some of the...
View ArticleHow is a rainbow made?
Before you watch the story, record what you know about rainbows. How is a rainbow made? BTN story 8/8/2017 1. What does the BTN story explain? 2. Briefly explain what a rainbow is. 3. Sunlight is made...
View ArticleSugar Tax, what do you think?
Sugar Tax BTN episode 29/3/16 Do you think we should have a tax on drinks with sugar? Why/Why not? Work with a partner to investigate the following; What food and drinks do you consume that contain...
View ArticleUp for a challenge?
Try out this code breaking challenge for students aged 8-13 years old. The ponds of wonder: Code Breaker Will I need anything to participate? Some of the challenges will need you to use your mind,...
View ArticleRiddle time!
Riddle 1: The answer I give is yes, but what I mean is no. What was the question? Riddle 2: Use four 9’s to make 20. Have fun solving and good luck! 🙂 🙂 🙂
View ArticleBTN: History of the Alphabet
History of the Alphabet BTN story 12/9/17 1. What did the BTN story explain? 2. When and where did the Phoenicians live? 3. What did their alphabet look like? 4. The Phoenician alphabet included both...
View ArticleIrreversible or reversible changes
Do you know the difference between irreversible and reversible changes? Play this game and test your knowledge (sorry – uses flash so not for iPads)
View Article3 Levels of Government
What? We are learning about the levels of government in Australia. Why? This will help us understand how our democracy system works. How? I will be able to record key information as I watch the videos...
View ArticleWhat is Magna Carta?
Watch the following two videos and read the interactive to find out about Magna Carta. Record key information in your investigation books and then post a quality comment answering the questions below....
View ArticleMarriage Postal Vote BTN Story
Marriage Postal Vote – BTN Story 15/08/2017 1. Discuss the BTN Marriage Postal Vote story with a partner. What points were raised in the discussion? 2. Finish the following sentence: A postal vote...
View ArticleHappy Halloween
Today we had fun learning about Halloween, creating Halloween Alliterations and taking Halloween photos. The class voted and here are our three favourite poems: Hello, Happy Halloween, I know we...
View ArticleHour of Code is here!
Choose from one of the following activities from Code.org and earn your hour of code certificate. * Don’t forget to login Build a Star Wars Galaxy https://hourofcode.com/star-wars Journey...
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