Fossils, Play Leaders and some displays in class 3.

In our Topic we have been learning about Charles Darwin and the origin of species. This week we have looked at evidence of past life in the form of fossils . Several children brought in fossils and we spent a session looking at these and trying to identify them. We had lots of ammonites, sharks teeth,some brachiopods and  a couple of trilobites to name a few. Mrs Richardson brought in a huge piece of amber complete with encased and fully preserved  insect.

looking and discussing how the insect became preserved in the amber

Vincent brought in a part of his collection together with a poster to help identify the fossils

Elise shared her collection ,fact files were available to help the class find out what the fossils were eg ammonites were sea creatures related to squid.

Megan brought in a case together with a book to help identify her fossils.

                                George sharing some of his fossils-possibly some plant fossils.We learned trilobites could be up to 70cm long.We could see the 3 sections of the creature-hence its name.

A close up of Megans collection.

The amber proved fascinating.

Fossils shared-more Christmas work as this sharing was first thing the following morning  after our Topic lesson when children brought in even more fossils and the class had the opportunity to look and discuss these before lessons began.

Thomas and Matthew had a huge case full of fossils for everyone to look at.

Isabella has shared her fossils and now is focusing on the present-her Christmas Folder work.

                         Serena and Sophie brought in fossils-sharks teeth and a brachiopod.
                                         

  Ethan brought in a fossil from Morocco.

Georges trilobite.

The amber was a tactile object and children were also keen to see if it smelled of anything.

                                            Megan carefully packing her collection away.
Thank you to all who brought their fossils in- much better than looking at photos.


For homework children had to find our about fossils or try to make their own! Here are a few original ideas that children came up with...
                                          Ethan showing his home made replica fossil

More home made fossils and items preserved in amber(honey!)

close up of the amber that Jess and Jasper made

Isabella made her own too

                                                                Jasper and his leaf fossil

                                                                             and his amber

Very creative homework class 3.

Play Leaders

This week children had to prepare a game to play with others. They had to explain to the group what it entailed and then actually play it.

                                                                Explaining their ideas

showing the equipment to be used

making sure everyone is ready and understands

                                                                     trying games out

next game, next leaders turn

Ready next week for their assessment to see if they have achieved the required standards to become Play Leaders.

Chimney Sweep Poem Display and Abstract Noun Poetry .

Chimney Sweep poetry based on Wes Magees poem.

The washing line has our Victorian inventions time line.

Our abstract noun poems-love, hate, fear, war... to name a few.