Science
This week we were investigating magnets.
We investigated if different things were magnetic: crayon, tin, wooden spoon, key, metal spoon, 5c coin and paintbrush.
First we had to make our predictions and then we took turns to test the different things.
We also tested how strong magnets were so we had to see if a magnet would attract a paperclip through lots of different things: book, plastic bag, ruler, jumper and a plate!
We had some more fun with magnets, paper clips and maze challenges! We had to use the magnet to bring the paper clip through the maze!
Gaeilge
Bímid ag cleachtadh ár nuacht gach lá sa rang.
Music
This week we were learning about tempo. We sang a song very slowly, normally and very quickly.
Then we played our instruments to the beat of the song.
We have also been practicing our tin-whistle. We now know the notes B, A,G and F #. We can tell if a note has one beat, two beats or half a beat.
Down on the Farm Artwork
We were very creative and made our own farm animal using paper plates! Most of us made cows and pigs. Finn made a sheep and a few pupils made cats or dogs. We all had a great time making them and now they are on display in the hallway and outside our classroom.
The Farm
We already know a lot about life on the farm but we have been learning more and sharing our knowledge with the rest of our class.
We have been using our comprehension strategies of Predicting, Visualising and Making Connections' as our teacher reads the story 'Click Clack Moo, Cows that Type.' It is hilarious!
Here are some pictures of us using our hand signals while we are using the different strategies:
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| Making Predictions |
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| Making Predicitons |
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| Visualising |
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| Visualising |
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| Making Connections |
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| Making Connections |
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| Making Connections |
Ms. McHale showed us an aerial map of her farm that she had drawn. We drew our own aerial maps and explained them to the class. Some of us made up an imaginary farm. It was really enjoyable.
We have also been learning about tractors in the past and present and how milking has changed from using hands to machines. Keep an eye on our blog to see what we have been working on in art!
Science Experiment
We have been learning about mixing in science.
We were very curious when we saw our teacher put milk, washing up liquid and food colouring on the sink!!
We worked in groups and each had a job to do.
First, we poured a small amount of milk onto the plate.
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Next, we poured different coloured food colouring onto the milk.
 
Finally, we used the cotton bud to add washing up liquid to the milk and food colouring.
We were amazed at what happened! All of the colours mixed together and made cool patterns and shapes.
  
Celebrating the 1916 Easter Rising
We had great fun in class making Irish flags to wave in the GP hall. We also coloured and cut out bunting.
We learned about the 1916 Rising and the meaning of our national flag.
We were very excited about our visit from the Defence Forces.
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