This week we will be studying the following:
Literacy - Poetry in various forms. Last week the pupils impressed me with their list poetry for our working wall.
Maths - Calculating the surface area of the linen bandages required to mummify a Class 5 pupil. The class can't wait. They will have to record their findings, work out how to accurately collect the data and record it in a graph format. This is a cross curricular activity as we have studied mummification in history/topic, as well as looking at vital organs within our science.
We are also revisiting time this week, 24hr clock and time zones around the world, including Egypt!
Science - How to keep our bodies healthy and specifically studying our vital organs, linked with mummification.
Homework will be a piece of literacy and maths each week, some of which may be accessed and completed online occasionally. We will be studying spellings as a part of our literacy focus in class, working phonetically as we did for our Sats preparation.
Your literacy/ICT homework this week is to write an explanation of the techniques used to build your shelters at Kingswood. Can you remember how you started your shelters off? Where to build them and why you put certain items where and how? Complete this task in the comments box. Type only your Christian name under your comment and remember to click anonymous before you publish it.
Greetings Class, Miss Rayner here, do you copy? This is my first ever blogging experience...how cool!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like we are in for a fun packed week! I observed some great strategies yesterday when we started the maths session to calculate the surface area of bandages required to mummify s pupil (well done to the volunteers, rather a hot day to be mummified!) — it just goes to show that great skill was required for this important job in Ancient Egypt as I am sure you will agree after your experiences yesterday!
The photos of your den building activity at Kingswood look awesome and I very much look forward to reading your homework explaining the techniques you used to build these fantastic structures.
Ok Class 5, this is Miss Rayner signing off,
Tip top!
See you all on Wednesday.
This explanation is about how we made our shelter in kingswood. I hope you understand what I have written. :)
ReplyDeleteFirst we were shown how to make two different structures (SP?). The first one was one were you had two trees that were close together and a long stick that you could fit inbetween. The other one was small but effective. What you had to do was grab three sticks, two of them having a 'V' shape at the top. Then you had to put the stick that didn't have the 'V' shape in the middle of the 'V'.
Another school who had done the shelter building had left one of their designs so we decided to take it down so we could use the resorces from that shelter to build ours.
Our group decided to do the first option. After a few minutes of searching for the pefect spot we found two trees that were close together. We took the long stick from the shelter that we took apart and put it on some branches that were pointing the same way.
After we had placed the branch we then got other branches and rested them on both sides. We left enough space for a doorway to get in the shelter. The branches had to be long enough to reach the branch that was resting in between the two trees.
Then we had to grab fern and lay them DOWNWARDS 9pointing towards the ground). The reason for this is because when it rains the water would travel down the fern. Once the fern was layed we had to scoop up a pile that was a mixture of dirt, fern and kindling, we had to take this pile and sprinkle it over the top of the fern to close up any holes in the fern. The mixture was to make the shelter even more waterproof.
Once we had finished we all sat inside out finished product. (The picture of our group was the 2nd one or th right one).
Freya :)
A terrific description Freya, I like the word 'effective.'
Delete:D :)
DeleteThis is an explanation text about how to make a shelter in the wild like we did at Kingswood.
ReplyDeleteFirst you need one big support log to be wedged between two trees.If your making a shelter which stands on its own you need one Y shaped log and normal log which is the same size and then you wedge the normal log into the V shaped bit on the Y shaped log and then it should hold together firmly.
After that you get some smaller logs to rest diagonally on the support log. Then you get some fern or any other sort of leaves to lay down on the the smaller logs and also face them down so the rain goes down your den.
Finally if you wonted to you could add some furniture ( like our group did at Kingswood ) for example a tree stump as a chair and some leaves and a log for a bed.
I hope I have shown you how to build a shelter in the wild with no man made resources.;)
Well done Joey, you also used time connectives - terrific.
DeleteThe above comment is my comment Joeys
ReplyDeleteAs I did not attend the trip to kings wood I have been to Cornwall and visited the Eden project. The shelter that looked most effective was the palm leaf parasol. This is how I think they make one.
ReplyDelete1) Find a palm tree which is dead take of the leaves and put them to one side as these will come In handy later.
2) find a pre made hole and place the stump into it find some soil and put this round it to support it.
3) Using the palm leaves you took of the old tree place them on the parasol facing down ,as this will give you more shade and if it does start to rain you will hopefully not get wet.
I hope I have given you a good insight into my holiday and you now know how to build a palm leaf shelter in a tropical country
Bradley
Well done for writing on the blog Bradley, you have given a clear explanation. I had asked you to write an explanation text on anything you did during the Kingswood week, anything at the Eden Project that you could think of? A fascinating place, I would love to go back.
Deletehello this me Ted today i am writing an explanation text about how to make a den like the ones we made at kingswood.
ReplyDeleteIf you want to make a den i would say the best place to do it would be in a forest, because there will be loads of sticks and fern and leaves to make your den with, when making a den make sure you put it in the right place,if you dont have a forest near you you can still make one if you get six thick sturdy sticks get two of the sticks if you make a x shape and pull one of the sticks a bit higher so it makes a slot then make a nother one but a few feet back then were the slot is put a big long stick to fit in the slot.
Then once you have did that get things like fern then place it on the den(make the leaves face down so if it rains all the water will run down the leaves on to the floor) carefully place more and more to the den so it makes it in to a roof, were the top of the den is you might want to put more fern on it so it does not come through the den, then if you want you could make a little gap to make a door.
If you do havea forest near you try to find a thick branch which is about eight feet off the ground then find a lot of sticks and start to lean them on the branch, push them in to it so it makes it firm then get some firn and place a load on the den and there will be a gap on the side of the den wich is your door.
I hope i have fully explained how to make a den in a wood and not in a wood thankyou for reading my explanation text.
Ted :D B)
This is extremely detailed Ted, I am extremely impressed! You have used careful detail, paragraphs and brackets. (Remember an h in where). Well done Ted.
DeleteThis is an explanation text on how to build a shelter out of things you would find naturally in a wood...
ReplyDeleteFirstly you would find two v shaped sticks and put them in the ground so the v's interlock with each other, making one big v , next place one long straight stick in the middle of the v shape so it eventually drops down and hits the floor .
Now you have your basic frame to work around. Next you need to find a variety of lengths and sizes of sticks.Then place them, going down on each side, biggest first creating a what looks like a rib cage. For protection from wind and falling objects.
At this stage you now need to find big fern leaves and place them over the twigs and sticks. Make sure to face the fern leaves down (stalk up-right) this is necessary as it works as a guttering system, the rain water would drip down and not get in your shelter.
After you have layed all the leaves down you next need to find a mixture of :-
.Dirt
. Kindling
.Pine needles
.Leaves
and any other things like that.
Then use that to fill in the gaps to make it even more water proof.
If you want to add in any extras then you could prehaps add in a seat (a log) or a table or a bed...
A good place to build your shelter would be on the edge of a wood, where the trees are still sheltering you but to make a fire- for cooking and heat- wouldn't be dangerous.
I hope that by this explanation text you understand and now know how to build a shelter in the wild . Hopefully i have explained to you well how to construct your own shelter and how to protect yourself from wind and rain etc.
Ella
What a carefully detailed description! A joy to read. (Remember a capital for 'I'). Terrific blog Ella!
DeleteThis is an explanation text on how to make a shelter in the wild, The shelter i am going to tell you about is the one I learnt at Kingswood. It is made out of entirely natural resources such as: sticks, fern, kindling and dirt.
ReplyDeleteI recommend you build your shelter in a place with few trees this is so you have room to do whatever you want; for example a fire. Start your shelter by finding three strong sticks two in the shape of a "Y" the other one slightly longer.
Interlock the two "Y" shaped sticks together and carefully wedge the top bit of the longer stick in the middle of the "V" part on the "Y" shaped sticks. Then put the end part of the long bit on the floor so that it is slanting downwards from the two shorter sticks.
Now that the base is complete, start to lean some other sticks so that they slant downwards from the base; think of the base as a spine and the other sticks as a rib cage. Lay as many sticks against the spine as possible on both sides, try and fill as many gaps as you can.
The bigger gaps that remain, require fern therefore search for a fern tree and pull off some large branches and place them on the rib cage. Make sure the fern is facing down so that the water (when it rains) drips down the fern instead of going in your den. Its a great idea to layer the top of your shelter with a lot of fern as the rain pours mainly on the top so if its covered well your shelter should not leak.
If there are any minor gaps left fill them with a mixture of kindling and dirt. If you want to make it homely you can add some logs in side your shelter so that you can sit down. That is how you make a sturdy, waterproof shelter, thank you for reading my explanation text i hope i have fully explained how to make a great shelter.
Lorixx
I really like your description of a rib cage Lori and vocabulary such as 'minor gaps.' Fantastic description, well done.
DeleteP.S in paragraph three i was supposed to put stick instead of bit.
ReplyDeleteYes, I guessed. That's fine.
DeleteI am impressed with your detailed explanation texts above; I am looking forward to reading more. Wonderful writing Class 5 and well done for using the blog too.
ReplyDeletelookes like you guys are having fun
ReplyDeleteHow To Make A Shelter
ReplyDeleteFind two trees and put a long stick inbetween them as a spine then put a load of sticks like ribs on the spine then lay loads of pine or fern branches facing down to water proof your shelter then make the inside nice.
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ReplyDeleteThis is a good start Paddy but what could you do if you do not have two trees close enough together? Do you remember? Well done for writing a blog.
DeleteHi this is Evie, I did do a longer explanation but it mysteriously got deleted..... Anyway I'm going to make this one a bit shorter!
ReplyDeleteFirst of all you need to be in a forest/wood because this shelter involves lots if natural material such as trees, sticks and fern. Conveniently you need to have two trees close enough together to wedge a stick between the two. Next you need two 'Y' shaped sticks and one longer one to stick in-between them both. With the 'Y' shaped sticks, just lock them together firmly and then place the longer stick on top carefully until it is sturdy enough, it was quick but you have now finished the base if your shelter!
Next is the actual shelter of the shelter, find a variety of sticks to place on your base, at an slight angle ( Tip ! Think the base of the shelter and the sticks you are laying on as a spine and a ribcage, it will make the job easier ! ) Try and lay as many different sticks as you can so you can cover up as many gaps! Remember to do this on both sides ! Your shelter is increasing rapidly, we are now onto the fern !
Conveniently, when building your shelter, try and be near a fern tree as this is one of the most vital parts of your shelter. Pick some fern leaves for your shelter and place them on any gaps that you can see, otherwise you will end up having a few leaks ! If you don't have any gaps because you have covered them up with sticks, still place them down anyway, as sticks aren't completely waterproof. When placing down the leaves always place them downwards! As the rain will run down the leaves, causing no leaks at all in your shelter, also remember to do this more at the top because that is where the rain goes first.
We are nearly finished with our shelter ! If there are any small gaps left in your shelter, use some kindling, dirt or maybe even some leaves ! Anything that will stop leaks in your den if there are some small gaps left over.
I hope I have written a good explanation and that maybe this information will come in useful if you ever have to build a shelter ! I hope you understand this clearly and thank you for reading !
Evie x
This is a carefully detailed description Evie, I am impressed. How long was your first piece of writing? This is carefully structured, well done. (Remember to put an explanation mark after the bracket).
DeleteThis is an explanation text on how to make a shelter like the one we made in Kingswood.
ReplyDeleteFirstly you need four sticks with 'V' like tops and a thick, long stick. Then you select two of the 'V' topped sticks and interlock them together . You then repeat this but put the sticks about a metre away from structure you've already made.
You then take the long stick and slot it into the 'A' shapes.
Now your going to make the 'rib cage'. For this your going to need to gather some longish sticks. You then lie the sticks against the long stick which is the 'spine'.
After you've done that you get some fern branches and fern. Lay the it down on top of the 'rib cage'. REMEMBER:Put the leaves pointing downwards so when it rains the water runs off of the leaves.
You now have your shelter! I hope you understood everything.
Izzy :)
You have given clear detail involving measurements and descriptions of the 'v' sticks required, well done. This is a terrific explanation Izzy, well done.
DeleteThis is an explanation text about how we learnt how to build shelters and dens. I learnt how to do this at Kingswood. This will help you if you happen to be stranded on an island ( which probably will never happen ).
ReplyDeleteFirst you need to find an area suitable to build a den: a clearing or on the edge of a woods. It needs to have some space for a fire to scare of animals, to keep you warm and to cook.
To start off you need to get a strong big stick ( not to big ) and two trees near together. After that you need to balance the stick on the trees - quite high off the ground. Then get some more sticks and balance them on the original stick so they touch the ground ( remember to leave a space for the entrance ).
Then get some fern and place it upside down on the sticks so that the rain runs down the fern.
For finishing touches fill in the gaps with kindling and dirt, then you can start decorating the inside.
I hope this has explained fully how to build a shelter and I also hope it works for you.
by Joe D
This is a carefully worded explanation Joe, well done! I do like your use of brackets. (Remember to think about to and too).
DeleteI was supposed to put this first but I forgot.
ReplyDeleteBefore you start making your shelter you need to find a small clearing in a woodland area.
I also forgot to put at the end if you have any gaps fill with either dirt or small twigs or any other available resources.
Sorry
Izzy:)
I didn't go to Kingswood so unfortunately I didn't have the building a shelter lesson. However, I remember going on a school trip a few years ago where we were put into groups and had to build a shelter in the woods. I therefore have a few ideas:
ReplyDeleteThe most important thing is location. It is best to find a clearing in the woods on higher solid ground, somewhere where there is already some natural shelter. Where the habitat can help with the building and not too close to water!
For example in a wood where there are tree trunks, branches and leaves (fern leaves are the best). The shelter can be made by linking branches together and using big fern leaves to make the shelter water proof. Gaps can be filled with twigs.
I would be very careful with camp fires and wind direction (which can change!) It would be handy to have a log inside the shelter to sit on after all of the hard work involved in building it!
Talli
I do like your idea of sitting on your log for a well earned rest after building your den. Nobody else has thought of wind direction - well done!
DeleteI am writing an explanation about how to make a shelter just like the ones we made in Kingswood.
ReplyDeleteFirst you need to find a good spot in a woods but not in the middle, make sure it's somewhere away from trees as you will need fire for lots of important things. Such as a fire to keep you warm at night, if u want to heat something or if you want to keep animals away. If you make your shelter in the middle of the woods you are likely to burn all the trees and your shelter!
You need to find a few trees close together so you can lay your sticks on them to make part of your shelter. You need to leave a gap for the entrance but other than that put the sticks all around the outside.
Also, you need to collect lots of fern branches(make sure they are facing downwards so if it pours down with rain then instead of the inside of your shelter getting soaked the rain will just run down the fern). Just to make sure it's water proof you need to get any dirt, twigs or kindling to fill in all the gaps( which won't be many hope fully) and then you are almost done.
If you want somewhere to sit I suggest making a seat or a table with wood or just find a log. You could also put a couple more things to make your shelter comfortable such as a clothes hanger and maybe some leaves to keep you warm.
I hope I have explained to you fully on how to make a decent shelter to keep you safe in the woods.
Lewis
that is soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo nice of you lewis well done oliver
DeleteYes you have Lewis, a lovely explanation text with clear structure and detail. Well done.
DeleteWOW iv,e been making dens for ages im sooo inpresed now sorry to be offensive mine has 6 rooms that I made with 6 poeple (Luke Ame Henry Brad Ted James and me) BUT looking at your pictures its really good now you guys will soon need to make a bed
ReplyDeletewhatch bear gryls to find out oliver