During this half-term the children have explored artists who use drawing skills to create objects. They have learnt how to use negative space and the grid method to improve their drawing skills. This has culminated in them transforming their drawing of a lizard (based on our class novel 'Holes') into a 3-dimensional object.
This week in Year 6, the children have been tasting biscuits as part of their new Design and Technology unit. They started the lesson by considering what dietary needs are important and why. We looked at the different biscuits that were available in the supermarkets and what dietary needs they covered. The children tasted four different biscuits and had to think about the texture, appearance, taste and smell of each one. They then rated each biscuit accordingly. The children used their reciprocity skills when working as part of a group and made their decision on what type of biscuit they would like to make in our future Design and Technology lesson.
“My favourite biscuit was the ginger nut because it tasted a bit spicy.” Cameron, Birch
"This is the best lesson of the day by far. I enjoyed tasting the biscuits, talking about the flavours and textures. My favourite was the ginger biscuit - I liked the little burning sensation after I ate it!" - Oliver, Redwood.
"I didn't realise there were different types of biscuits for different dietary needs. " - Emma
Mighty Muffins in Year 6
As part of our D.T and RSE units, Year 6 have been learning about keeping our bodies and minds healthy. They have learnt about the dfferent food groups, the various nutrients in foods and the impact those nutrients have on our bodies. As part of food technology, the children designed their very own healthy savory muffins. Today, Birch, Larch and Redwood competed in their very own bake off with surprising results... they actually liked their muffins!
