TUNING IN: How do we recognise different states of energy? 

This week the students in Year 5 inquired into the different forms of energy. They sorted examples they were given into different groups, and then brainstormed additional examples with their peers.
Afterwards, they went one step further to research alternate examples of each form of energy. 

Linking Math Concepts in Unit of Inquiry



​During this term, many of our math concepts link directly with our Unit of Inquiry focus. This week we focused on measuring length and width of 2-dimensional shapes. We then learned how to calculate the perimeter and area of four sided shapes. 

Open Inquiry





​Students in 5S had the opportunity to do open inquiry. They chose a question they were curious about and then researched the answers in different ways. 

Sorting Out: How do circumstances lead to the creation of important inventions?

This week the students have been brainstorming problems that we have had, that have led to the creation of inventions. They had a lot of pre-existing knowledge on this topic. 
​After brainstorming, they discussed the 5 most important inventions for each category and debated whether they were actually really important or not. Lastly we did a "fishbowl" activity, where students did a debate and then the class gave feedback on their debating techniques. 

Sorting Out: How do circumstances lead to the creation of important inventions?

Let's take it back...discovering the 6 simple machines that all machines are made from. 

Year 5 students discovered that all machines are created by using one or a combination of 6 simple machines. The students were given wooden sets that they assembled and then had to figure out the form and function of each of the machines. They then brainstormed real life examples of where we see these machines everyday. 

Open-Ended Tasks

Part of our unit is the students using their problem solving skills, as well as collaborating to "make something happen". Students in 5S had one 55 minute period to figure out the following:

Deciding on a strategy...

Screw

Lever

Make Something Happen

Students in 5C began the "Make Something Happen" experiments this week. 

Newton's First Law of Motion

This week the students will be discovering what Newton's First Law of Motion is and why it is important for the invention and create of machines. 

Friction Explained...

 Making Connections and Going Further:
​How can we explain Newton's Laws of Motion and the Simple Machines?
Rube Goldbergs, of course!

Come on our Rube Goldberg journey with us...
​It took a lot of perseverance!