In today’s forest school session we learnt about the environmental artist Andy Goldsworthy. We looked at his artwork and discussed how he uses things he finds in nature to create all sorts of stunning temporary sculptures. We then went on a hunt around the school grounds to find materials to use and created our [...]
This afternoon year 3 learnt what lies beneath our feet. We found out about the layers of the Earth- crust, mantle, outer core and inner core. We then looked in more detail at the crust which is the thinnest layer (but isn’t thin at all!!). The crust is made up of sedimentary rock which [...]
In our Forest School session this afternoon we created colour wheels using things found in nature. We also put our sketching skills to the test and sketched some skeletons of animals and humans We finished the session with a delicious hot dog and hot chocolate. You really are fantastic Forest Schoolers Year 3. Thank [...]
In our FS session this afternoon we carried out a science experiment to determine if the child with the longest legs will always jump the furthest. We began the afternoon by making a prediction and we discussed the importance of fair testing. Then the children conducted their experiment, recording findings and working as a [...]
