Inspired by our trip to NUIG where we learned that engineers are superheros, we decided to give superheroing, I mean engineering a go. We were given the materials of spaghetti and marshmallows and asked to build the tallest structure we could. Armed with our previous knowledge from bridge building and our brilliant mathematical minds we set to work. It was task that proved more difficult than we had expected. After plenty of designing and redesigning we had two structures that were in competition with each other. Harry was our worthy winner in the end and was awarded with a spaghetti/marshmallow prize from our runners up Michael and Darragh. For the last 20 minutes we were allowed build anything we wanted. This is when some more fantastic imaginative minds came to light. We may not have saved lives, or facilitated people to fly but we are well on our way to becoming brilliant engineers.
For the second part of our Explorers Programme we had the privilege of going to the Galway aquarium. The children had the opportunity to dissect a squid and learn about all the parts. It was a challenge for some where as others embraced the experience with both hands...literally. Then we were treated to a guided tour of the aquarium. We also managed to squeeze in a quick trip to the playground beforehand. The photos speak for themselves.
This week is Engineering Week, 3rd, 3rd/4th and 4th Class all went into NUIG to learn how Superheros are normal people with super powers. We learned how to make these superpowers into a reality! We looked at Super Strength, X- Ray Vision, Saving the Planet, Saving Lives and Lasers. Engineering is a really interesting and exciting job, there are so many possibilities out there in this job. So who wants to be an engineer now 🙋🏻♂️🙋🏽♂️🙋🏼♀️🙋🏽♀️
Our class had an exciting visit to Toodlelou today where we learned all about living things and their habitats. We designed a habitat and used clay to make our living things. We also completed an experiment involving the concept of sinking and floating. We designed an oxygen tank for our Lego men and tested whether the Lego man would float in the water with his oxygen tank. It was a great day and so much fun. Thank you Lindsay for such an exciting workshop. 😀
Inspired by our trip to NUIG where we learned that engineers are superheros, we decided to give superheroing, I mean engineering a go. We were given the materials of spaghetti and marshmallows and asked to build the tallest structure we could. Armed with our previous knowledge from bridge building and our brilliant mathematical minds we set to work. It was task that proved more difficult than we had expected. After plenty of designing and redesigning we had two structures that were in competition with each other. Harry was our worthy winner in the end and was awarded with a spaghetti/marshmallow prize from our runners up Michael and Darragh. For the last 20 minutes we were allowed build anything we wanted. This is when some more fantastic imaginative minds came to light. We may not have saved lives, or facilitated people to fly but we are well on our way to becoming brilliant engineers.
For the second part of our Explorers Programme we had the privilege of going to the Galway aquarium. The children had the opportunity to dissect a squid and learn about all the parts. It was a challenge for some where as others embraced the experience with both hands...literally. Then we were treated to a guided tour of the aquarium. We also managed to squeeze in a quick trip to the playground beforehand. The photos speak for themselves.
This week is Engineering Week, 3rd, 3rd/4th and 4th Class all went into NUIG to learn how Superheros are normal people with super powers. We learned how to make these superpowers into a reality! We looked at Super Strength, X- Ray Vision, Saving the Planet, Saving Lives and Lasers. Engineering is a really interesting and exciting job, there are so many possibilities out there in this job. So who wants to be an engineer now 🙋🏻♂️🙋🏽♂️🙋🏼♀️🙋🏽♀️
This morning we made batter for pancakes 🥞 and then ate them! They were delicious 🤤. We paid lots of attention so now we can write some procedural writing on ‘How to make Pancakes ‘😁
Chuir Rang a hAon tús le Seachtain na Gaeilge 2019 trí drámaí beaga a dhéanamh, ar dtús thugamar cuairt ar an dochtúir mar bhí muid tinn! First Class started Seachtain na Gaeilge off with some short dramas starting with a trip to the doctor!
Our class had an exciting visit to Toodlelou today where we learned all about living things and their habitats. We designed a habitat and used clay to make our living things. We also completed an experiment involving the concept of sinking and floating. We designed an oxygen tank for our Lego men and tested whether the Lego man would float in the water with his oxygen tank. It was a great day and so much fun. Thank you Lindsay for such an exciting workshop. 😀