Tuesday 29 March 2016

The invertebrates and the vertebrates songs (3rd grade)

Hi children!

Welcome back to school after the Easter holidays! Let's start with our science lessons again and a good way to begin with is by listening to this song. It is about the invertebrates; listen and try to guess them. I hope that you like it, good luck!





If you liked it, now try this other. It is about the vertebrates!


Tuesday 15 March 2016

Insects (3rd grade)

Good morning!

In 3rd grade, we are learning about insects. A good way to achieve that consists on catching some insects, observing them, drawing them and recognizing their characteristics. So, this is what we did yesterday!











Don't worry, after our work, we set them free again!

Monday 14 March 2016

Magnets (6th grade)

Hello children!

In 6th grade, we are experimenting with magnets. We had some entertaining lessons, in which we could explore the interesting world of magnetism.

We saw, drew and used magnets of different shapes:




We recognised the two different magnetic poles every magnet has, North and South, and we realised that if we put two magnets together, they can ATTRACT or REPEL. Opposite poles attract; the same poles repel.

ATTRACT:

REPEL:

We could also see the magnetic field lines after spreading out some iron fillings onto a paper, which was laid on a bar magnet.







Also, we learnt what temporary magnets are:



Friday 11 March 2016

Butterfly life cycle (4th grade)

Hello boys and girls!

These days we are talking a lot about life cycles. As you know, the butterfly life cycle is very interesting.





Now, let's watch this beatiful video from National Geographic:



Monday 7 March 2016

Worms (5th grade)

Hi, children!

Last day in class, when we were talking about worms you asked many questions, wishing to know more things abou these invertebrate animals. Well, let's start watching this interesting video, and then, we talk about it:


Friday 4 March 2016

Congratulations! (4th B grade)

Hello, children and families!

Today, we have picked our first cabbage from our vegetable garden! And Daniel, from 4th B, has won it after participating in a raffle . We hope that you have a great dinner today!

CONGRATULATIONS!