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Season 2021
With a torch, Mrs Bhardwaj explains how shadows can change in direction and size. She encourages you to complete an investigation into how tree shadows change in length and direction during the day.
In this lesson, you will be exploring fractions of collections. Ms Szalek demonstrates how you can write a fraction, and then she shows you the best way to fairly share biscuits using your knowledge of fractions.
Mrs Bhardwaj inquires into the size of the Sun, Earth and Moon. She explains how the Earth's rotation on its axis causes day and night, and she models the revolution of the Earth around the Sun.
In this lesson, you will learn how to recognise and use equivalent fractions. Ms Szalek explains how you can write and name equivalent fractions, and then she uses this knowledge to solve a problem about sharing cake equally.
Explore the change from a solid substance to a liquid. Using chocolates, Mrs Bhardwaj shows you how to plan a fair test to investigate how long it takes for different kinds of chocolate to begin melting.
In this lesson, you will learn about probability using percentages and decimals. Ms Szalek explains percentages, and then she explains how to convert expected and actual probability outcomes into decimals.
Mrs Bhardwaj demonstrates sorting and classifying. She discusses the characteristics of living things and shows you how to classify things as living, non-living and once living.
Learn how to use fractions to describe probability outcomes. Ms Szalek explains some of the words used in probability, and how you can investigate using fractions to find expected and actual outcomes in an experiment.
Investigate how heat energy can be transferred through conduction. Mrs Bhardwaj explains what conduction is and demonstrates an investigation to show which spoon is the best conductor of heat.
Learn about three different types of transformations and line symmetry. Ms Szalek demonstrates translation and rotation, and encourages you to make some dance moves. She then explains reflection and line symmetry.
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