prime number facts

http://www.factmonster.com/math/numbers/prime.html

Holiday practise

http://www.numeracyworld.com/Percentages%20Worksheets.html
Great web site to practise maths in the holidays

pantomines

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSnvmAeb47I
Don't forget your santa hats for Thursday

fun web pages and information

We will be having all our tests on the first week of next term so go back over older pages to revise maths and look at the lists of features you have in your literacy books for different types of writing.
Here is a fun christmas web page-
http://www.northpole.com/
Make sure your parents know that the show is next Thursday at 11:00

Homework

Well I hope you are all feeling relaxed after our break.
As you know this is a bit of a crazy time but I hope you are all working hard on your history projects to be presented on the last two days.
All you boys need some blue tinsel to put around your wrists and head for the christmas show.The girls need the same in red.

Music

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95mPUtHnFoY
This is some music to help you practise.
THERE ARE BAD THINGS ON THIS PAGE ONLY USE THE VIDEO WE ARE USING IN CLASS WITH AN ADULT

Homework

Maths and adverbs sheets to be comlpeted by next Wednesday

History project

Each child in 5B is working in a group of 6 to complete a project about one aspect of life since the 1940's.They will be expected to present their project to the class during the last two days of term.They should share out the work and include their own drawings, information in their own words,powerpoints perhaps a fashion show and even musical recordings.Each child has been told which group they are in excluding children absent today. Here are some more web sites to help them.
http://www.fashion-era.com/1950s_glamour.htm
http://www.fashion-era.com/1960-1980.htm
http://uk.dir.yahoo.com/Entertainment/History/
http://inventors.about.com/library/inventors/bl_history_of_transportation.htm
http://www.scaruffi.com/history/preface.html
please enter these sites with an adult!!!Just in case.

Reading Comprehension

Life in other countries
1-Name to ways that Chinese farmers travel to Shanghai?
2-Where does silk come from?
3-What is a very popular sport in China?
4-What can you do in YU Yuan Garden?
5-What products are made in the factories in Rio?
6-How does Mario earn money?
7-Why do tourists go to Rio?

To help with topic research

http://www.beaulieu.co.uk/beaulieu/education
http://members.ozemail.com.au/~slacey/transport.htm
http://encyclopedia.kids.net.au/page/hi/History_of_rail_transport

Spellings for this week

sarcastically, suddenly,cheerfully,dreamily,urgently,ridiculously, hysterically, sneakily,gallantly,
hurriedly,hopefully,quickly,enthusiastically,loudly,slowly.

Some maths games some of them will help you with your fractions

http://www.mangahigh.com/en_gb/games/?gclid=CKWfifjhtJ4CFR9o4wodrxN7fw
http://www.bgfl.org/bgfl/custom/resources_ftp/client_ftp/ks2/maths/fractions/index.htm
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/maths/number/
http://www.topicbox.co.uk/Maths/Fractions/

Reading comprehension for second half of minibeasts

Reading comprehension from page 24 Minibeasts
1-Name the three main sections of an arthropods body.
2-Why does an insect have to shed its skin?
3-Describe the three different types of ant’s nests.
4-What part of a spider’s body are the legs attached to?
5-Where are the biggest snails found?
6-Write down the meanings of these words-thorax, abdomen, cells.

homework

Maths homework.Please solve problem in maths book by tomorrow.Maths sheet by Tuesday.Some people have to finish art!!Some children have science sheets to finish(they know)

you can listen to this science song at home

http://vodpod.com/watch/1514652-unit-6d-reversible-and-irreversible-changes

website for area

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks3bitesize/maths/measures/area/activity.shtml

homework

Each child in 5B has been asked to do a little bit of research about a famous person or event.They will only be expected to talk for about 3 minutes about it.For Tuesday (tomorrow)The children also have to ask their family about events within living memory in Spain dividing them up into decades.A maximum of four events per decade please.This is an opportunity to share memories with your child.By next Monday

Spellings this week

darkness,coldness,brightness, happiness,sadness,unhappiness,duskiness,murkiness,iciness, dullness,vividness,wretchedness,dimness, softness.
Please make sure that a parent signs your spelling tests and that you correct your spellings by copying the mistakes out correctly three times.

homework

Please do could and couldn't questions and answers in Literacy book for Monday.
Maths and literacy sheet to be done on the paper by Tuesday.
http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/maths/measures/measure.html#Area
http://math.pppst.com/perimeter.html
http://www.mathplayground.com/area_perimeter.html
To practise area and perimeter.Have fun!

Reading Comprehension

Minibeasts-please only read half the book.Do the answers in rough.Have fun!
1-Name ten minibeasts.
2-Describe three things that minibeasts do to look after our world.
3-Descrbe two bad things minibeasts can do.
4-Why shouldn't you keep different types of minibeast together?
5-Do minibeasts have backbones?
6-What do some minibeasts have instead of a backbone?
7-Which is the biggest group of minibeasts?
8-What is inside a worm's body that keeps it's shape?

Web site for windrush info

Please look at this with adult supervision
http://www.movinghere.org.uk/search/hitlist.asp?keywords=windrush&Submit=Go&section=s&url=%2Fstories%2Fdefault.asp&linkback=Back+to+Stories+Home
Use these stories too help you write the letters in your topic book.To be given in on Thursday

Games to help with percentages

http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/maths/fractions/index.htm
http://www.mathplayground.com/Percent_Shopping.html

Spellings this week

government,conscience,biscuits,environment,recognise,favourite, island,parliament,necessary,occasion,Wednesday,business,definately,friends ,piece

Homework

All geography finished for tomorrow please. The big map,the immigration and emigration work and all stuck in your book for tomorrow Friday.Sorry but if you don't work in class.....

Some web sites for maths and literacy

http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/tutors/inspirations/inspirefractions.shtml
http://www.mad4maths.com/kids/
http://www.mathsyear2000.org/games/
Explains percentages
http://www.happychild.org.uk/wks/math/key2/fractions/percentages.htm

Reading Comprehension

Structures(Only for those reading this book)Write the answers in rough in rough book.
1-What is a mast?
2-Which structures are based on triangles?
3-Why did Sinuhe want to build a shelter?
4-Why did the wall start to lean over?
5-What shape made the wall strong?
Have fun learning!

homework

History-Title page Britain since the 1930's.Answer questions in full sentences for next Wednesday

Homework spellings

although,aloud,alternative,already,always,final,typical,historical,regional,industrial,musical
central,natural,almost,altogether. test next Monday.If you come across long division in the questions for mental maths homework try to do it mentally by using known facts .You should not be using written methods for these questions especially long division.Any problems let me know thankyou.

Homework

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/science/materials/reversible_irreversible_changes/read4.shtml
use this and your science books to revise for the science test tomorrow.You have one maths sheet and will be given 1 English sheet for homework tomoorow.I have not been able to explain the maths sheet so please leave them for tomorrow.Both sheets must be done by Tuesday.Spellings from the week before last will be tested on Monday.There will also be a short maths test on pie charts ,bar graphs,fractiond,decimals,converting and reading measures.Have a great weekend!

Answers to 5 and 6 maths

Some help

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/maths/data/representingdata1rev1.shtml
This is the web site for bar graphs and pie charts.
Some web sites for Halloween fun
http://holidays.kaboose.com/halloween/
http://www.primarygames.com/holidays/halloween/games.htm
http://funschool.kaboose.com/fun-blaster/halloween/
Have fun!

homework

The maths homework and English homework I will give out tomorrow is for next Wednesday.Some children still need to do their how many and how much questions with answers
for tomorrow.Tomorrow we are having some sweets and a short film for Halloween.No costumes please this is a very low keyed celebration.I hope all of you have anice relaxing break and come back to school relaxed and refreshed! HAPPY HALLOWEEN

Homework

Please finish your festival of Britian poster by tomorrow.You can use felt tips to colour it

homework

spellings for this week are:however,as long as, apart from,although,except,therefore,because,consequently,meanwhile,afterwards,firstly,while,eventually
since,finally.You will be asked to spell them correctly and use them correctly to join sentences.

Some web sites to help with next weeks work

http://www.teachers-direct.co.uk/resources/quiz-busters/quiz-busters-game.aspx?game_id=4881
http://www.teachers-direct.co.uk/resources/quiz-busters/subjects/ks2/science.aspx

Homework

Sorry folks internet has been down most of the week.
Here are the spellings:climbing,suddenly,yellow,rubbish,lollipop,volcano,happiness,attend,kidnap,prisoner,punishment,
confidence and mysterious.
Maths sheets to be done by Tuesday and so are the English ones.By next Friday I would like you all to have written ten questions and ten answers using some, much ,any, many.
Have a lovely weekend.

Don't forget

To write out your funny horoscope.Please mums and dads check your childs hair carefully each night. Each child has been given a note about this!If anyone finds caster sugar in a supermarket here I would be very grateful as we need it for a science experiment. Have a good weekend!

Shape games to help you

http://www.crickweb.co.uk/assets/resources/flash.php?&file=vpinboard4#Scene_1
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/maths/shape_space/
http://www.eduplace.com/cgi-bin/schtemplate.cgi?template=/kids/mw/help/eh_popup.thtml&grade=5&chapter=17&lesson=1&title=Solid+Figures&tm=tmff1701e

For next week

Please make sure that you have a ruler,protractor,set square and compasses for Monday's lesson.Thankyou

Homework

Grammar sheet-do it on the sheet.For next Thursday.I expect last weeks get set go and grammar homework in tomorrow.You will get a maths sheet tomorrow to do by Monday.
Photo competition only photos of our trip.· photos per child.A small prize for the most original and the best of the class.Photos must be in by Monday.

Trip to Bandama

Please wear sports uniform.Bring a hat or cap and cream to protect you from the sun.Bring a small bag to put your lunch in and a bottle of water.If you bring a camera you need to have a note from your parents saying that they are responsible if it gets lost.No mobile phones allowed.Do not bring your swimming gear .We will not be swimming on this trip.You will need pencil and a peg with a board or something similar.We will only have fun if you are sensible.

Homework

The spellings for this week are:information, argument, invention,retirement,amusement,creation,involvement,exploration,contentment,

education,employment,destruction,environment.preparation,government,imagination.

Can parents please sign the maths teasts.Most of the children need to practise written multiplication and division methods.

I am going to put the answers to the last 5 a night on the blog .The others are in For copying. Thanks Miss Vivienne

homework

There will be a maths test on Tuesday on: decimal fractions-ordering them and changing decimal fractions to fractions and visa versa.Sequences,square numbers,prime numbers ,written methods of multiplying and short division and the 9 times tables.
The get set go homework is for next Friday.Remember no school on Monday and we have the trip to Bandama next Thursday. Have agreat break and come back ready to learn. Stay in PE kit until Miss Lindsay tells you to change.Bye for now Miss Vivienne

Sorry folks I can't find any examples of short division.Don't worry I will go over it again tomorrow and we will write an explanation in your maths books.Have a good evening.Tomorrow you go back to PE clothes untill it gets colder.Have fun packing if you are going to Tenerife.Go to bed early so that you play your best tomorrow.

Homework

verb sheet for Monday. Please write up science experiment for tomorrow Friday.Equipment,method results.What went wrong?

Homework

http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/Homework/mountains/volcanoes.htm

http://www.multiplication.com/flashgames/aquaticspeedway.htm

http://www.multiplication.com/flashgames/AntsMarching.htm

http://www.multiplication.com/flashgames/MathModel.htm

Homework

www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/maths/broken-calculator/index.htm use this address to practise your calculation skills. Maths homework-multiplication and division 1 sheet to be done by Friday please. I will be collecting the spelling posters in on Thursday.

Homework week 5

Spellings this week:journalist, childhood,feel/felt, fall/fell, countries, babies,now, know,through,threw,ghost, traffic,favourite.
Learn meanings and spellings for next Monday.
Don't forget that we have the school photo on Thursday and you must wear your full school uniform for that day ONLY

assembly and homework

Hi everybody. Do your five a night off the maths sheets and I'll try to get some more homework sorted tomorrow.
Our assembly is on Friday.
Please practise your interviews and dance steps.
You will need street clothes if you are someone famous try to look a bit like them but don't go mad.Everyone except Samuel will need a long old black T-Shirt to look like a Zombie.
Samuel needs something white to dress up as Michael for the dance. Please parents don't go out and spend a lot of money as your children are great actors and dancers and this is not the yearly show.
This week is really dedicated to the show but they are learning lots and using important skills we will be back to a more academic plan next week.
Thankyou all for your help and co-operation Miss Vivienne

Homework

Science homework to be done by next Wednesday.
Please get a pen drive to save your homework and ICT work at school.
Our assembly is next Friday make sure that your parents know that they are invited.This is really important as they may need to ask for time off work.
The maths I gave you yesterday is for Monday.
I haven't had the mental maths sheets back yet.
Revise prime numbers,square numbers and square roots for our maths test on Tuesday.
Also you all need to practise ordering decimal numbers.
Have a great weekend. Hope the weather is better for this one.
Be good and help at home.

http://www.crickweb.co.uk/ks2science.html

http://www.puzzlepixies.com/impossible/

http://resources.oswego.org/games/

http://www.amblesideprimary.com/ambleweb/mentalmaths/tabletrees.html

ART

Please bring in art T -shirts for next week.You can guess why.
The paint used today is supposed to be washable

Homework

Please finish and label your geography by Thursday.
!-Volcano picture
2-Three different types of volcano
3-Formation of canary Islands see picture on blog Page.
No maths sheets at the moment.
Remember to do your science by tomorrow.
Happy Birthday to Samuel, Angela and Letti

Week 3 homework

Spellings for this week-Please learn meanings
unnecessary, unwelcome,unfit,unlock,unload,impossible,misunderstand,dishonest,incomplete,unhappy,introduce,
misbehave,disappear,immoral,disagree.

Homework 19-05-07

Maths sheet for Monday and revise decimal work and 7X table for test on Monday.
Don't forget your spellings

Extra Science homework

I am afraid that 5B will have to write up their science experiment at home for homework. NOt on the sheet but in their science books.Add in the straining with the sieve.I do apologise to the one or two children that DID behave in science. I hope to see a more mature attitude next time we do an experiment.

homework 16.09.09

Use your biography sheets to find information about a famous person(preferably dead) Write the information in note form.This is for tomorrow. The science revision sheets are for next Wednesday. Have fun!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/science/living_things/teeth_eating/read1.shtml

Homework16.09.09

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/science/living_things/teeth_eating/play.shtml

Geog homework

http://www.weatherwizkids.com/weather-earthquake.htm
please finish waht you didn't do in class for tomorrow

Earthquakes

http://earthquake.usgs.gov/learning/kids/

Homework week three

This weeks spellings are:-autobiography,autograph,automatic,autopilot,automobile,export,import,transport,transfer,transaction,
portable,transplant,xenophobia,claustrophobia,arachnophobia,agoraphobia,hydrophobia.Please don't just learn to spell them .Learn what they mean as well!

weekend Homework.

Finish your autobiography.Your parents can look at it but please leave all your mistakes in so that I can see where you need help.
http://volcano.oregonstate.edu/ Info about volcanoes on this site

A great website for maths

http://www.teachingfractions.co.uk/

useful sites

http://www.primaryresources.co.uk/maths/mathsB1b.htm
http://www.crickweb.co.uk/ks2numeracy.html

useful websites

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks3bitesize/maths/number/negative_numbers/revise1.shtml
This is a bit difficult. Don't worry if you don't understand it all
Don't forget to finish goegraphy for wednesday.

Homework week 1

Welcome back 5B.
Every Monday you will be getting spellings to learn for a test the following Monday.
Every day you will be expected to do 5 mental maths questins in your homework book from the sheets I will be sending out.
Please read your reading book up to the page I have written in the reading records if you want to read more get a hefty library book to keep you going.
You will also be doing 1 science,1 literacy and 1 maths homework a week.
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