To start our new Geography and Science topics of Biomes and Plants & Living Things, Year 5 visited the Eden Project this week. 

We learnt lots about adaptations and went on an exploration of the Rainforest Biome, trying to hunt particular species of plant. Jamie, the education officer, taught us about how plants protect themselves. One group particularly enjoyed watching touch-me-not plants close themselves to stop goats eating them! 

Pupils were impeccably behaved, Eden staff commented on the interesting questions that were asked & their eagerness to learn. Well done Year 5, it was a pleasure taking you on this trip.

John Muir Night Walk 
On Thursday, Year 5 took part in a night walk to Finch Foundary. It was amazing to listen to the birds at dusk and interesting to find out about the types of flora and fauna that are suitable to these temeperate rainforest and woodland conditions. 

Benin Art
We've been finding out how Modern artists, such as Picasso and Matisse, were influenced by art from Sub-Sahara Africa. Some of us had a go at re-creatingj Benin masks. 

Science
We have completed the unit of 'Animals including Humans' and created a timeline of the 7 stages of human life.