I’m afraid it’s back to home learning for some of you but please complete only if you are feeling up to it.
Maths– After reviewing the SATS papers in school, we have completed a revision session on multiplying and dividing by 10, 100 and 1000.
Key notes to remember:
- When multiplying, we are making the number bigger so move the digits to the left.
- When dividing, move the digits the right to make them smaller.
| X or ÷ by 10 | Move 1 place |
| X or ÷ by 100 | Move 2 places |
| X or ÷ by 1000 | Move 3 places |
Below, I have attached a place value mat which you may find helpful to write your numbers on and then move using the mat.
Activity
These are typical questions taken from previous SAT papers. As you can see, these types of questions come up a lot! Please pick a level you feel comfortable but challenged on. You don’t need to answer all the questions but at least a column would be good.
multiplying and dividing by 10 100 1000
English
We have just started our new unit of work, instructional texts. Now, this might not sound the most exciting but we have found a brillinat example about how to survive a zombie attack (hint: you will need a cricket bat!) Whenever we first start a new unit, we always look at the features these texts have e.g. a title, imperative (bossy) verbs etc.
Please find the example below and the typical features found in such a text. Please read through the text and then see if you can spot the key features. Perhaps, you could even create a key as proof that you have found them? 
Reading
We love a bit of reading in Room 8 so we have combined it with learning all about The Great Stink of 1858. Have a read through and see if you can answer the questions. Please make sure you ask an adult if there is any vocabulary that you are unsure about. I’m sure they will try their best to help explain it. Also, don’t go peeking, but the answers (for the adults to look at) are on the final page.
The Great Stink Stage 6 Comp – Comprehension Pack
Science
We have been looking at how light is reflected. Please use this webpage for a little general information about how this happens and which surfaces reflect light the best:
.http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zbssgk7/articles/zqdxb82
Now, in order to best model this, you could always try and get your hand on a torch and a couple of pairs of mirrors and have a play, seeing if you can reflect the light around using the mirrors. But how can people see over walls or when their direct eyeline is blocked? Well…introducing the periscope!
Now hopefully, you will have access to a cereal box, scissors, glue and at least two mirrors. Follow these instructions and see if you can create your own periscope. Can you see an object behind a wall? Try it and see!
Activity Sheet Making a Periscope and how does it work differentiated
