Making Sounds

We tried to make different notes, using different amounts of water and blowing hard!






We found it helps if you are learning to play the flute!

A Victorian Sampler

We were very lucky to be able to look closely at a Victorian sampler that belongs to Mrs Gardiner's family. We tried to design our own sampler.

We studied the stitches carefully. These samplers took a lot of patience and care!

Making a Noise!

We went out into the yard to investigate how sound is made and how it travels. We looked at vibrations, loudness and pitch. We hit the railings with our rulers- did the sound change if we hit the railings at the top or at the bottom?

 The children found that the sound at the top was a slightly higher pitch than the bottom of the railings. Some decided that this was because the bottom of the railings are cemented into the floor, therefore, there is less vibration.

We then tried to see how sound changes when using the sound tubes.

We experimented in different ways. We found that the faster you spin the tube, the higher the pitch.

We listened with with the tube slightly bent.

We listened with the tube tied in a knot. We found that the sound was quieter.

We listened to the sound with the tube straight. We found that the straighter the tube, the louder the sound.

 We all enjoyed making a noise!

Tredegar House Trip

Our trip to Tredegar House is on Tuesday January 31st. Dont forget to bring a warm coat as we will be outside for much of the time. Please wear school uniform and bring a packed lunch. We will visit the shop so you can bring a small amount of money if you wish (no more than £5). We will return to school by the end of the day.

Changing States in Science

In Science we have been looking at reversible and irreversible changes. Here we are looking at toasting bread. Does the size/ volume change?

We looked at the same volume of ice and water in separate beakers. We waited for the ice to melt to see if the amount of water would be the same as the amount in the other beaker.

Using the internet for research.