Maths:
Billy's been doing a mixture of Khan Academy, Skwirk & Mathletics (year 4 level). Topics covered have included: 2 and 3 digit addition and subtraction, multiplication and division, angles, direction, prisms & pyramids, place values to thousands and chance. He earnt his first 'gold computer' certificate on Mathletics.
He's also been using Timez Attack to practice his times tables, watching Cyberchase for exposure to new mathematical concepts and general 'living maths' practice like mental arithmetic and calculations, handling money, measuring etc.
English:
Reading both for pleasure and towards the Premier's Reading Challenge.
Writing lots of stories and plays.
Completed a grade 5 spelling test with 20/24 correct.
Science & Technology:
Water testing workshop
Experiments about surface tension, plant life-cycles, changing of plastic properties when adding heat, how yeast performs and air density
Discussions on the water cycle, solar energy, health and nutritional labels
Watching Mythbusters and Backyard Science
Creating video tutorials of how to use Minecraft and RPG Game Maker
Creating games using RPG Game Maker, and custom maps and worlds in Minecraft
Programming lessons using C#
Learning about native animals, habitats and conservation at cub camp
HSIE:
Visit to the historical Tocal Homestead
Australian history documentary - Tony Robinson explores Australia.
Watching the kid's current affairs show Behind the News.
Learning about the Australian coat of arms and the state symbols.
Creative Arts:
Weekly drama class - they worked towards an end of term performance.
Visit to an art gallery, making arts and crafts
Watching live performances of 'James and the Giant Peach' and 'Much Ado about Nothing'.
PDHPE:
Archery (he has now progressed to shooting back at 15 metres), AFL (weekly training and games) and Martial Arts (twice weekly plus the camp)
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