Year 5

Our Universe

Click on the picture to go to the HUBBLE TELESCOPE gallery and be amazed!

Source: Hubblesite.org

Dry Ice

Solids Liquids and Gases Song at Scholastic

CLICK HERE

Year 5 HW 24/09/09

W.A.L.T : To make a fact file on a gas .

Watch this video and see if you can spot some fun uses of gases.

Choose ANY gas and make a one page A4 size FACT FILE . You can use the sheets I have given you to research the gas as well as books and the internet. Include the uses and any special points about the gas. When was it discovered? Does it have a chemical formula or symbol? Is it coloured or colourless? Does it have a smell? Is it toxic?

Bring it in to your next lesson on Tuesday.

Mrs Mannan

Year 5 HW 17/09/09

You have been given two information sheets about the uses of various gases. Use the information sheets to find the uses for all the gases found in air.
Write them down in the HW sheet given.
Due in: Thursday 24th September.

Air

Earth is a very special planet which has layers of atmosphere containing friendly gases. The gas particles cannot escape the atmosphere due to the gravitational pull on air toward Earth.
Air is made up of a MIXTURE of gases. These are listed below.

We can draw a PIE CHART showing the approximate amounts of each gas in air.

States of Matter

Hi Year 5 and welcome back!

We have begun our exciting new topic of States of Matter . Just to remind ourselves, there are 3 states of matter, solid, liquid and gas. Each state has it’s own properties: for instance solids can’t be poured and keep their shape whilst gases and liquids flow very easily. The properties depend on the arrangement of the tiny particles inside each substance.

If you click here you can visit a cool site which explains all this in more detail.

If you want to understand more about The Particle Model of substances, then visit this bbc site for finding out more. CLICK HERE FOR BBC SITE.

You can also watch a super ANIMATION of the particles by clicking here.

Exam Revision

Hi Year 5,

CLICK HERE to see the REVISION LIST

Farida Mannan

The Human Body

Play this challenging but fun game to learn the position of the human organs.

CLICK HERE or click on the picture. Once on the bbc site , visit the interactive game by clicking on ORGANISE THE ORGANS on the bottom left hand side.

Mrs NERG /GREN !

Visit the Learning zone from Oxford University to find out more about what it means to be ALIVE! Click Here.

Who Wants to be a Cosmic Millionaire?

Test your knowledge about the Universe in this interactive quiz! Click Here or CLICK ON THE PICTURE to Play

Phases of The Moon

Click here or on the picture aboveto go on a journey to the moon!

CLICK HERE to find out exactly what the moon looks like at the moment.

Neil Armstrong,The First Man on the Moon!

Watch this fascinating video of an interview with Neil Armstrong. Click on the picture below.

NASA celebrates 50 years of Space Exploration

Click on the free falling astronaut to watch a film celebrating NASA’s achievements ( and disasters) in space .
It includes footage of the first moon landing.

Facts about the Universe

Click here to get lots of information about different topics to do with your project on the universe.

Visit this extremely informative NASA site for information on everything about space.

Nine Planets is also highly recommended for research purposes.
This BBC Space site is also highly recommended.
The following two sites have been recommended by Year 5 pupils:
Kidscosmos
Atlas of the Universe
Alternatively, click on the name of each planet to get information about various planets:
Mercury
Venus
Earth
Mars
Jupiter
Saturn
Uranus
Neptune
Pluto
Moon
The Sun
Stars
The Dwarf Planets
The Asteroid Belt
The Milky Way The Milky Way
Space Exploration
Famous astronomers
Black Holes
Meteors and comets
Wormholes and time travel.

Our Universe

We are very excited about our new topic: Our Universe. This week we explored the theories behind the Creation of the Universe and how we are still looking for answers, both in spiritual terms and scientific terms. All I know is , it’s beautiful!

CLICK HERE for NASA site.
CLICK HERE to go onto Solarviews.com
CLICK HERE for Kids.NinePlanets.org

How to make ice cream in 10 minutes!

We attempted to make sorbet in our last lesson but unfortunately did not have time to complete it so ended up freezing it! I know that you, Year 5 are extreme Ice cream fans! I am sure that you will enjoy my holiday assignment:
Watch this video to see how they make real ice cream at home. CLICK HERE to watch
Try different recipes if you have time.

Best wishes from Mrs Mannan

Test on the Water Cycle

On Wednesday 10th December you will have a test on changes of state in the water cycle.
You should revise from your notes and by CLICKING HERE.

Good Luck

Water Droplet Game

Learn all about the journey of a water drop as it travels through nature by exploring this COOL game, MR Droplet, brought to you by NASA . CLICK HERE to play.

Paper Snow Flakes

CLICK HERE to watch a snowflake growing
For tonight’s HW I would like you to make some Symmetrical snow crystals for me. A true snow crystal has hexagonal symmetry so please keep it accurate!
Here are some sites you can visit to get som design ideas:
Papersnowflakes
Highhopes ( written instructions)
Science of Snowflakes
Bring in your BEST snowflakes into school for me tomorrow please!

The Water Cycle

We are now looking at some changes of state which ocur in nature. There are quite a few which occur during the water cycle. See if you an spot them. CLICK HERE.

To have fun whilst learning, try this extremely COOL game brought to you by NASA all about Mr Droplet!

Making an Ice Bowl

You need:
2 round cereal bowls, one smaller than the other
some water
a freezer

Method:
Place both bowls on a tray or in the sink to catch any water which spills.
Pour some drinking water into the larger bowl until it is half full.
Carefully place the smaller bowl inside the larger bowl.
Some of the water will spill out and the rest will form a thin layer between the two bowls.
Place both bowls in the freezer overnight.
In the morning remove the bowls from the freezer.
Put the bowls upside down on a plate and lift off the larger bowl.
Turn the ice bowl and the smaller bowl over and now lift out the smaller bowl.

You should be left with the ice bowl! Enjoy your ice cream dessert in it!

Year 5 Test on Gases

Year 5 have a test on Wednesday 5th November based on all the work completed so far on gases and the particle theory. Visit the fsg wiki Year 5 science page to go to some sites we have used in class.

Uses of Gases

Gases

Click here to find out more about some gases.
Go to this awesome site to learn about the differences between solids, liquids and gases. Click on the picture.

Click here

Homework: Wednesday 17th September 2008

Find out the uses of FIVE gases in the table on the homework sheet.

Due in: Thursday 18th September 2008

Homework: Wednesday 9th September 2008

Complete the science safety sheet. Write a sentence for each picture pointing out the risk of injury.

Due in: Thursday 10th September 2008

The Water Cycle

Welcome back Year 5!

Watch this video to learn all about the Water Cycle! There are many changes of state in the water cycle. How many did you spot?

States of Matter

The Earth, Sun and the Moon

Revise the basic facts on THIS SITE

Interpreting graphs

The easiest questions in an exam are the graph questions! All the answers are there, you just have to find them. Go to THIS SITE to revise how to interpret graphs. There will be plenty in your exam!

Test yourself on Flower labels

Click here to go to the site.

Measuring

This is a great way of revising the various units of measurement. It links in with our Maths in Science topic in class.

Working Lunch

Breaking news……..Breaking news………I am beginning a new 11+ Clinic this term………..Breaking news

As from next week year 5 pupils ONLY will be able to drop into the science room and have lunch with Mrs Mannan in the Art/Science room on Wednesday and Thursday lunchtimes. We will work on any HW problems, specific tough cookies in maths, English and science as well as generally having lunch together.

This is NOT compulsory . It is to give you, year 5 a place to go if you feel you need some extra help ( on top of all the extra help your parents and teachers are giving you!) You can just drop in and drop out as you wish.

Hope to see you there.

Mrs Mannan

Bubble Trouble

Hi Year 5, have a go at this great brain training game .

Dissecting a Flower

Click on the picture to go to a cool activity.

Homework: To bring in a flower which can be easily dissected.Also please bring in some seeds to grow.

Arty Astronaut

I think you deserve to play this really fun game Year 5. I score 4980. See if you can beat me!

Planet 10

Click on this picture

to go to this very dramatic site about the planets. Click on each planet symbol across the top to look closely at each planet.

Phases of The Moon

Click hereto go on a journey to the moon!

Homework: Fill in the moon chart.

CLICK HERE to find out exactly what the moon looks like at the moment.
Watch out for the moon every day for the next 28 days and draw how it looks on the chart I have given you in class. Due in on Feb 29th 2008.

NASA for Kids

For your homework you can get more information on planets and dwarf planets by going onto this superb NASA site. Click on the picture for more information.

The Milky Way

Earth and Beyond

Hi, Year 5. I hope you had a great holiday.
We are studying the Solar System this term. If you click on the picture below it will take you to The Nine Planets for Kids site which will be our main resource for learning about the planets.

Homework: To chose one object in the sky . Draw a picture of it and write a short information sheet for it. Due in next Thursday.

Do I know it all?

You can check whether you are ready for the BIG TEST by going on this site and checking that you know it all!

Click on Wonder Woman!!

Year 5 Christmas Revision

(Parents Only! If you wish to do extra work with the children you can click this link to download more revision activities on any topic covered by the National Curriculum.) You can download the REVISION CHECK LIST by clicking here: year-5-revision-december-2007.doc

Year 5 , you will have a test on Gases, and Changing State on Thursday 10th January 2008! I am listing what you need to know on this blog . Please use ALL the information on the blog so far as well as your folders and CGP books to revise these topics. You will also be given a written checklist of what you need to know. I am sure you will all do very well! Think of me as the icecream melts on your Christmas pudding!

Farida Mannan

Topic 1: Gases

If you click on this picture you can see the uses of the

Noble gases

The OXYGEN CYCLE

The NITROGEN CYCLE

Topic 2: Changing State

The WATER CYCLE

If you can identify all the changes of state occurring in this picture of the water cycle, you know almost everything already!

The only other information you really need is about the particles in solids liquids and gases. How does the arrangement of these particles give the different substances their particular characteristics? Click on the image below to help you revise.

The STRUCTURE of solids, liquids and gases.

Condensation

When a gas or vapour is cooled the particles lose their energy. They move slower and tend to stick to each other, until they change state and form a liquid.

Gas———————————————————————————> Liquid
cooling leads to condensation

Below are all examples of condensation around us. Can you think of some more? (Hint: breathing on a cold mirror; Hint: breathing on a cold frosty morning)

Condensation in the Clouds!

Condensation on Cold Glass

Dew Drops

All you need is Love!

If all the hard work is getting you down, watch this and cheer up!

Making Ice cream

This should remind you of our work in class. Have a go at home and try different flavours.

Homework

Wednesday 28th November2007

Write up how you can make ice cream using salt and ice!

Remember to:
draw a diagram
write a method
observations
and conclusion.

For the brainiacs
Write an explanation of why the milk turned into ice cream and how you could improve the method for next time.

Enjoy!

Farida Mannan

A Brilliant Example of Change of State in Nature

Lava, very hot molten rock from below the Earth’s crust, is flowing into the ocean. The thermal energy is transferred from the lava to the water; this makes the water boil and form steam( a bit more exciting than using a bunsen burner to boil water in the science lesson!).
The lava cools on the surface , losing its thermal energy to the surrounding air and solidifies again as a black rock. The lava also cools and solidifies under the water.

So we have here: melting (solid rock to liquid lava)
boiling or evaporation (liquid water to steam)
solidifying or freezing( liquid lava changing back to solid rock)

Have you spotted which change of state is missing? Unscramble this anagram to work out the answer : scantidioneon ( changing vapour or gas back into a liquid)

For all the Year 5 girls who love Barnaby!

Click on this link to play the Recycling Game, Barnaby Bear.

Gases, Liquids and Solids

Now that all of you know the differences between the three states of matter, I think it’s about time you tested yourselves. Click here.

Farida Mannan

Burning Candles

I absolutely adore watching a candle burning; I can look into the flame for hours captivated by its flickering luminescence. Have you ever wondered about the science behind this simple, magical phenomenon?

When a candle burns, many changes occur. Some of these are REVERSIBLE and some are IRREVERSIBLE.

Reversible Changes( Physical changes)

There is a change of state .The particles in the solid wax are normally arranged in a fixed pattern. As they get extra heat ( thermal) energy from the flame, they begin to vibrate with greater movement( kinetic) energy until they break free from their normal positions and begin to move more freely. They now have more energy than before and move about randomly , often colliding with each other. We describe this physical change as MELTING. It is a reversible change: when the flame is extinguished, the molten , liquid wax begins to cool down. The particles become more sluggish in their movement, and eventually get fixed close to each other again. Basically the liquid wax becomes a solid again.

Click here to see how the particles are in different states of matter.

Melting Ice Cubes

Jogging our memories

In today’s experiment we compared two similar ice blocks and how they melted: one ice block had salt sprinkled on it and one was left to melt naturally .
We also took the temperature of melting ice: one beaker had ice with added salt and the other beaker had pure ice.
In all four cases, the ice melted because it absorbed thermal energy from the surroundings.

Homework Task:( Due next Wednesday)

LO: How does adding salt effect the melting point of ice?
1. Draw two DIAGRAMS showing the ice blocks with and without salt at the beginning of the experiment.
2. Draw two DIAGRAMS showing the same ice blocks after half an hour at room temperature.
3. Write a METHOD explaining how the experiment was set up. Remember to include how we made the experiment fair (size, location, temperature of surroundings, observation time)
4. Write your OBSERVATIONS describing what you saw.
5.Write a CONCLUSION in which you say how adding salt effects the way ice melts.What happens to the melting point of ice? Does it change how fast or slowly the ice melts?

Remember to put a date on your sheet and the LO as the title.

When you have finished your HW, enjoy the video. Perhaps you could try this for yourself at home!

Farida Mannan

Especially for the Green Girls!

At your request I have put on this fantastic site about recycling. Click here
or on the large recycling symbol above to enjoy the games and the songs.

Have fun!

Farida Mannan