We have been learning about how to use the laptops and use the keys to help us write sentences. We compared the similarities and differences between writing on paper and on a computer.
Using Laptops
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Computing
Year 6 3D modelling using TinkerCAD
Designing using technology
This week we used the iPads to create a pattern for the donut shell of ‘Norman the slug and his silly shell’. We had fun creating and eating our repeating patterns.
Branching Databases
The children have been learning how to create branching databases in computing and they have spotted them in other subjects too like science when they have been identifying rocks.
Physical computing
Physical Computing with Crumbles - final design. Our final lesson in Physical Computing with Crumbles was to use all of the skills we have learned to create a moving Carousel. We connected our crumble and created an algorithm, which allowed the motor to spin the...
Labelling objects
We have begun to group objects and label them using everyday objects around the room. We found different objects that could match the labels that we created.
Sequence sounds in Scratch programming
Check out the children's scratch projects to sequence sounds. The children have programmed their instruments to play twinkle twinkle little star. You may need to press the instrument or the space bar to get them started enjoy.
Safer Internet Day 3M
On Safer Internet Day, we asked the question 'What do you do online?' and 'How do keep safe online?' The children made animations to show what they do online and they asked each other questions to make soundbites about how they keep safe online or what they...
World Book Day – Billy’s Bravery
Today on World Book Day, we read a story of Billy’sBravery who wanted to go to school dressed as Nature Girl. It was our job to persuade him to do it and the children really did a great job doing it. They created their own superheroes and we read lots of stories. What...
Using Beebots
We had lots of fun using the Beebots in Year 1, practising giving them commands and seeing how they travel. We described the directions of travel using forward, backward, left and right.