River Wildlife

 

Our next stage of the topic is to discover more about the wildlife living in and around the river. We already caught some examples of what lives in the local Minstead river. Do you remember what you caught? 

 

Task

Create a mind map of the wildlife found in and around the rivers.

Why does each creature choose the river as its habitat?

 

Tuesday 24th March

Choose your favourite wildlife that you found to draw or paint.

This week I had organised a visit from Wessex Water. They were coming to explain all about the Water Cycle. As this hasn't happened, I would like you to watch the clips and learn more about the Water Cycle. 

Have a go at making your own version of the picture. You could use JiT or draw your own picture. 

Monday 30th March - 3rd April

This week we are going to look at science and states of matter. 

 

What are the states of matter?

Steve Spangler is one of my favourite wacky scientists. Enjoy what he does with States of Matter. 

This crazy scientist does some amazing experiments with states of matter. My children enjoyed watching this with me.

I am adding more of my favourite scientist who experiments with solids, liquids and gases. Enjoy.

I have included some fun activities for you to have a go at. 

Challenge can you take what you learn from these and create an informative poster/picture to help you remember?

Do you know what the term dissolving means?

How about the scientific terms - soluble and insoluble?

 

Look at the power point saved and watch the clips. Have a go at your own testing. Make sure you ask permission and get help with any testing you do. Have fun.

Have a go at testing a few items to see if they are soluble or insoluble and record your results in a table. You do not need to use the same or as many items as they did. 

 

The next clip is one of my favourites and it's linked to dissolving too. I don't know how many children I have taught and made them watch it. It still makes me smile! Enjoy.

Reversible and Irreversible changes

 

Which of these do you think are reversible and which are not?