Week 7: w/b 13th July

Watch this cartoon version of the ‘story of a rock cycle‘ for inspiration. Then have a go at writing your own version. You could present this as a comic book or even having a go at using stop frame to produce your own animated version.

Grow your own crystals.

Watch the video which sets out a simple step by step process to follow to grow your own crystals. You will need: fine table salt (Epsom if possible); a jar; some water; a spoon; some food colouring; and a measuring cup.
Want a challenge? Try out using different colourings to get a variety of colours of crystals or, if you place a piece of wire into your jar, you can create different shapes by curving and shaping the wire.

Fossil art

Watch the video which sets out a simple step by step process to follow to grow your own beautiful faux fossils. Watch the video through at least once before attempting your own artwork. You will need: a canvas panel or some stiff card; thin wire or pipe cleaners; pastels or poster paints; PVA glue; and tissue paper or kitchen towels.

RE

In the two lessons below, you could use all of the key pieces of knowledge you have acquired over the course of this unit to plan and write an essay.

It's so important to do some exercise every day. It's good for our bodies and our minds.

These websites below help you to have fun while keeping fit!