Task: Can I explain why Britain moved from canals to railways and ships in order to transport goods?

Recap on canals and their purpose.

Watch the video and make notes to collect the key facts of the industrial revolution. 

Firstly, think about  pros and the cons of canal transportation.

Key Question – How did these changes in transport enable the industrial revolution in Birmingham to flourish? 

Task: Use this key question to create a presentation of your choice.  

If I was a King or Queen for the day….

Imagine you are the King or Queen of a country for the day.
Describe your day as the ruler of a kingdom.
Remember to be descriptive, use adverbial phrases and make
use of Y5/6 spelling words. You could also use speech and
parenthesis to ensure your writing is high quality.

Watch the video, then do some further research to complete an Author Study.

Use the template above to give you some ideas for how to present your Author Study. When you have done that, try writing one about your favourite author. Remember you can take a copy of your completed work, email it to me and I will share it on the blog.

Maths Challenge

Click on the image below to access this task. Complete the shape activity by drawing them into your book an then shade as directed.

Maths Aims:
To weigh different quantities of ingredients, measuring in grams.
To create a pattern or puzzle to solve (Jigsaw or Tangram).

Try the Clue dough recipe to make a delicious healthy treat.

Click on the image, scroll down to 14th May. Choose the appropriate challenge for you. You should be aiming to complete Platinum in as quick a time as possible. Post your time in the comments section if you got them all correct after your first attempt. Who is the quickest?

Facebook Facts

Each user spends an average of 20 minutes on Facebook each day.

How much time does the average user spend on Facebook each week? Give your answer in hours and minutes.

Mrs Bell spends 25 minutes on Facebook each day. In a week, how much longer does she spend on Facebook than the average user?

Here are the answers to the task set 7th May.

Click on the image to be taken straight to the video and activities.

Wail has worked really hard to research and create an information ppt.     Have a read and respond to the questions in the comments section. Well done Wail.

What word in this section suggests an opinion?

Why is chalk ideal for making chalk sticks.

What type of rock does not let water permeate?