P7 - Week Beginning 7 Dec 2009

Literacy

Reading
Ongoing reading throughout the week, following the plan agreed by each Literature Circle Group.

Spelling
Learn Spelling Words for Thursday.

Words this week are based on the 'Structures of the Earth' - rock vocabulary. These may be found at:

http://www.spellingcity.com/view-spelling-list.html?listId=2152072

(or you can use the link -

http://www.spellingcity.com/buckstonep7/ and select the Structure of the Earth- Rock Vocabulary - 7 Dec list).

Research / Presentation
Research how Christmas is celebrated in another country (outwith the UK).

You will then need to prepare a presentation of 1 to 2 minutes in length to inform the class about what you have discovered.

Numeracy & Mathematics

P7 A - We are continuing with a focus on problem solving.

This challenge is based on testing a way and then improving on your gained knowledge.

http://nrich.maths.org/2318 - is there more than one solution ?

This challenge test your mental subtraction. (Please ignore the 'For Evaluation Only').

http://www.primarygames.co.uk/pg6/pyramid/pyramidp.swf

Your target

Square Group - complete Level 3

Circle Group - complete Level 3

Triangle Group - complete Level 2

Rectangle Group - complete Level 2

If you are up for the challenge there will be a prize for the first person who completes Level 4.

Keep a note of your solutions so we can check this out in class.

P7 B Numeracy and Maths

This week we are working on sequences on the following website-

http://www.wmnet.org.uk/custom/files_uploaded/uploaded_resources/846/snowflake-sequencesv2.swf


TRAPEZIUM GROUP

Work on the sequences using decimals and negative numbers.


PARALLELOGRAM GROUP

Work on the sequences involving steps within 100 and decimals.

HEXAGON GROUP

Work on the sequences involving steps within 10 and 100.

P7 - Week Beginning 30 Nov 2009

Literacy

Reading
Ongoing reading throughout the week, following the plan agreed by each Literature Circle Group.

Spelling
Learn Spelling Words for Thursday.

Words this week are based on words ending in 'ary' & 'ery'. These may be found at:

http://www.spellingcity.com/view-spelling-list.html?listId=2100241

(or you can use the link -

http://www.spellingcity.com/buckstonep7/ and select the Words with - ary, ery endings - 30 Nov list).

Note - Spelling City is using a capital 'M' for Military, you should use a lower-case 'm' - military.

Topic Work - Structures of the Earth

Continue to construct your 3D model of a volcano. The model should show the features of a volcano - which should be labelled.

NOTE - This is the second week of this 2 week activity.

A fun video to help name your volcano is at

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcFtpWjZwlE&feature=related


Numeracy & Mathematics

P7 A - We are continuing with a focus on problem solving.

This challenge test your mental addition, whilst trying to beat an opponent with skill and tactics.

http://nrich.maths.org/1272 can you identify the way to win?


http://nrich.maths.org/2464 can you discover the strategy to move the green square in a minimum number of moves ?


Square Group - Find strategy - 7 x 7

Circle Group - Find strategy - 5 x 5

Triangle Group - 4 x 4 minimum moves

Rectangle Group - 3 x 3 minimum moves

Keep a note of your solutions so we can check this out in class.


P7 B - For Numeracy and Maths homework this week, we are working on fractions, we are working on multiples by completing Carroll Diagrams.

Use the website

http://www.wmnet.org.uk/wmnet/custom/files_uploaded/uploaded_resources/850/carrollv4.swf

HEXAGON GROUP

Work on the sections concentrating on multiples of 3, 4, 5 and 6

PARALLELOGRAM GROUP

Work on the sections concentrating on multiples of 7, 8, 9 and 10

TRAPEZIUM GROUP

Work on the sections concentrating on multiples of 6, 7, 8, and 9 plus multiples of 2 and 5

P7 - Week Beginning 23 Nov 2009

REMEMBER - On Wednesday 25 Nov we are visiting Dynamic Earth. During our visit we will be enjoying a film, a workshop on volcanism and plate tectonics and of course a tour of the visitor attraction.

See http://www.dynamicearth.co.uk/teachers/whatisodeeducation for a flavour of what to expect.




Literacy

Reading
Ongoing reading throughout the week, following the plan agreed by each Literature Circle Group.

Spelling
Learn Spelling Words for Thursday.

Words this week are based on words with a prefix, which create an opposite word. These may be found at:

http://www.spellingcity.com/view-spelling-list.html?listId=2073644

(or you can use the link -

http://www.spellingcity.com/buckstonep7/ and select the Prefix words - opposite meaning 23 Nov list).

Note - Spelling City is using a capital 'M' for Mobile - this is the proper noun for a city in the USA. You should use a lower-case 'm' - mobile.

Topic Work - Structures of the Earth

Construct a 3D model of a volcano. The model should show the features of a volcano - which should be labelled.

NOTE - You have 2 weeks to complete the construction of your volcano.

Numeracy & Mathematics

P7 A - This weeks work is focused on problem solving.

All groups should use the links below to check out their mental addition ability - see if you can reach the target levels set below for each group. To enter level 2 and 3 you need to have completed the previous level to receive a password.

http://www.oswego.org/ocsd-web/games/Powerlines/powerlines1.html

http://www.oswego.org/ocsd-web/games/Powerlines/powerlines2.html

http://www.oswego.org/ocsd-web/games/Powerlines/powerlines3.html

Square Group - Level 4 in Powerlines 2

Circle Group - Level 1 in Powerlines 2

Triangle Group - Level 7 in Powerlines 1

Rectangle Group - Level 4 in Powerlines 1

Keep a note of your solutions so we can check this out in class and also quickly return to a previous level if you go back to a game.


P7 B - For Numeracy and Maths homework this week, we are working on fractions.

Use the website

http://www.wmnet.org.uk/resources/gordon/Bingo%20-%20fractions%20v2.swf

HEXAGON GROUP

Work on matching fractions to their image first, followed by the second section. For lots of these examples you will need to simplify the fractions.

PARALLELOGRAM GROUP

Work on equivalent fractions - both sections provide good examples to work on.

TRAPEZIUM GROUP

Work on equivalent and improper fractions.

P7 - Week Beginning 16 Nov 2009

Literacy

Reading
Ongoing reading throughout the week, following the plan agreed by each Literature Circle Group.

Spelling
Learn Spelling Words for Thursday.

Words this week are based on the 'Structures of the Earth' vocabulary. These may be found at:

http://www.spellingcity.com/view-spelling-list.html?listId=2024416

(or you can use the link -

http://www.spellingcity.com/buckstonep7/ and select the Structure of the Earth Vocabulary - 16 Nov list).

Please note that some of the sentences in spelling city do not use the word in the context of the Earth's structure.


Topic Work - Structures of the Earth

Carry out your own research to find an interesting natural structure of the Earth. You should:

• Bring in a photo of your structure
• Be able to say why you selected the particular structure
  
• Provide some background information on how it may have been formed.
  

Numeracy & Mathematics

P7 A - This weeks work is focused on supporting where you are on the planner.

Square Group - work on addition and subtraction of positive & negative numbers
Look at the Maths games linked from
E1.2 - http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=tqvGRUDDCvCBu7gBH91ucLA&gid=3
&
E2.3 - http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=tqvGRUDDCvCBu7gBH91ucLA&gid=8

Your target is to be able to play the nrich game, the second link on 2.3

Circle Group - work on your decimals (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication)
Look at the Maths games linked from
D6.4 - http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=tlM60yMlWvV1Pc3srvYy1hA&gid=10

(In the frog game target completing Level 1 - see how far through the levels you can progress)

Triangle Group - work on your money (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication)
Look at the Maths games linked from
http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/numbers/measuring/money/game.shtml

Rectangle Group - work on information on shapes
http://www.bgfl.org/bgfl/custom/resources_ftp/client_ftp/ks2/maths/3d/index.htm

If possible print off a net and build the 3D shape.

P7 B
Use website- http://www.wmnet.org.uk/resources/gordon/Bingo%20-%20addition.swf

Trapezium Group

Use the Bingo website to reinforce addition of decimals.


Parallelogram Group

Use appropriate strategies to help you add two and three digit numbers.


Hexagon Group

Select and use appropriate strategies when adding two digit numbers.

P7 - Week Beginning 9 Nov 2009

Literacy

Reading
Ongoing reading throughout the week, following the plan agreed by each Literature Circle Group.

Spelling
Learn Spelling Words for Thursday.

Words this week are based on Maths shape and place vocabulary. These may be found at:

http://www.spellingcity.com/view-spelling-list.html?listId=1961307

(or you can use the link -

http://www.spellingcity.com/buckstonep7/ and select the Maths Place & Shape Vocabulary - 9 Nov list).

To help you remember the meaning of these maths words look at the Maths Dictionary for Kids website - http://www.amathsdictionaryforkids.com/


Drama - Assembly Production

On Friday 13th P7A & B will be responsible for the Assembly. Using the 'script' agreed by your group you should practise your lines and actions to ensure that you are able to support your team by being able to deliver your part confidently, without using a script.


Numeracy & Mathematics

P7 A

Use web site - http://www.wmnet.org.uk/resources/gordon/Dart%20Board%20-%20FDP.swf

Square Group - work on the fractions sections.

Fractions - calculate 1/2, 1/4, 3/4, 1/5, 1/10 of amounts. Use the dartboard activities to perform equivalent fraction/decimal.

Circle Group - work on both the decimals and fractions sections.

Decimals - Use the dartboard activities to calculate a total of 1 & 10 to 2 decimal places (2d.p.)

Fractions - calculate 1/2, 1/4, 3/4, 1/5, 1/10 of amounts.

Triangle Group - work on the fractions sections.
Calculate 1/2, 1/4, 3/4, 1/5, 1/10 of amounts. Move on to find the 'simplest form' of a fraction.

Rectangle Group - work on the fractions sections.
Calculate 1/2, 1/4, 3/4, 1/5, 1/10 of amounts.


P7 B
Use web site - http://www.wmnet.org.uk/resources/gordon/Dart%20Board%20-%20FDP.swf

Trapezium Group - work on both the fractions and percentages sections.

Fractions - calculate 1/2, 1/4, 3/4, 1/5, 1/10 of amounts. Use the dartboard activities to equate fractions and decimals.

Percentages - calculate 10%, 50%, 25%, 10% of amounts. Move on to calculating random multiples of 10% eg, 70%, 30%.

Parallelogram Group - work on the percentages section.
Calculate 10%, 50%, 25% and 5% of amounts.

Hexagon Group - work on the fractions section.
Calculate 1/2, 1/4, 3/4, 1/10 of amounts.

P7 - Week Beginning 2 Nov 2009

Literacy

Reading
Ongoing reading throughout the week, following the plan agreed by each Literature Circle Group.

Spelling
Learn Spelling Words for Thursday.

Words this week are based on Maths vocabulary used during calculations. These may be found at:

http://www.spellingcity.com/view-spelling-list.html?listId=1907706

(or you can use the link -

http://www.spellingcity.com/buckstonep7/ and select the Maths Calculation Vocabulary list).

To help you remember the meaning of these maths words look at the Maths Dictionary for Kids website - http://www.amathsdictionaryforkids.com/


Music -

Music has the ability to "tell a story". It can also be associated with different feelings/emotions. Your task is to find a piece of music which you would associate with a certain feeling. For example, happy, scared, creepy, celebration etc. (If possible could you bring the music into school).

Numeracy & Mathematics

P7 A

To investigate actions required to multiply and divide by 10, 100 and 1000. These help to support conversion between metres, centimetres, millimetres, kilometres squared and hectares etc.

The BBC Website provides 5 fact sheets to recall the facts (remember the digits move either left or right, with the decimal place remaining static). Start at Level A and see if you can progress to Level C.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/numbers/wholenumbers/multiplication/multiply10and100/index.shtml

Then try the following

http://weddell.sqweebs.com/x10x100/x10%20x100.swf (Select one of the seven answers provided).


P7 B

Use the link below to investigate 'Area' and 'Perimeter' of shape. Read the introduction before working through the activities. Start at Level 1 and see if you can progress to Level 3.

http://www.bgfl.org/bgfl/custom/resources_ftp/client_ftp/ks2/maths/perimeter_and_area/index.html

P7 - Week Beginning 5 Oct 2009

VE DAY -

Please remember to bring in any 'old' games which would have been played during the Second World War. For example; snakes and ladders, tiddly winks, marbles, ludo and card games - old maid, donkey etc.

Literacy

Reading
Ongoing reading throughout the week, following the plan agreed by each Literature Circle Group. Remember your target is to complete the book by Friday (as next week you will be at Lagganlia).


Spelling
Learn Spelling Words for Thursday. Active Lagganlia vocabulary which may be found at:

http://www.spellingcity.com/view-spelling-list.html?listId=1685956

(or you can use the link -

http://www.spellingcity.com/buckstonep7/ and select the Lagganlia list).

These words are based on

• activities you may be involved in
  
• how you work together and
• how you feel.

We expect to see some of these words being used in your Lagganlia daily diaries.

Topic Work - World War 2

This is a very special week, when we are pleased to say that World War 2 will come to an end. You will need to:

• have completed your personal projects so you can report to the class and
  
• be ready to celebrate VE day, remember to come to school on Friday dressed for fun.
  

Numeracy & Mathematics

All Groups

To investigate the skills required for map reading. (You might need them at Lagganlia).

Co-ordinates

http://resources.oswego.org/games/BillyBug/bugcoord.html

Remember to "go along the corridor and up the stairs".

Compass Direction

http://www.interactivestuff.org/match/maker.phtml?featured=1&id=27

Find the matching compass and angle cards (remember there are 360 degrees in a compass).

http://www.oswego.org/ocsd-web/games/bananahunt/bhunt.html

(Note - this game is slightly confusing as 0 degrees is in a West direction, North is at 90 degrees etc, but it is good for thinking about 360 degrees in a complete turn).

Compass Direction and Distance

http://www.mathsonline.co.uk/user/78/6216.swf

Help paddle the canoe through the slalom in the quickest time.

Remember Never Eat Shredded Wheat
A bearing for North is 0 or 360 degrees.
East is 90 degrees.
South is 180 degrees.
West is 270 degrees.

P7 - Week Beginning 28 Sept 2009

Literacy

Reading
Ongoing reading throughout the week, following the plan agreed by each Literature Circle Group. Remember to capture notes in your jotter in support of your allocated role; word wizard, summariser, character analyser, question writer or illustrator.


Spelling
Learn Spelling Words for Thursday. World War 2 Vocabulary which may be found at:

http://www.spellingcity.com/view-spelling-list.html?listId=1621461

Personal Learning Plan (PLP)
Update the page on "My Main Interest".

Numeracy & Mathematics
Mental Agility.