This week we have been learning a diversity of skills and knowledge in our three main areas.
In Topic we have begun to learn about Ancient Roman religion. We have been comparing the differences between most modern day religions and the religious beliefs of the Ancient Roman people. Today, the most common religions are monotheistic which means that people believe in one god. The Ancient Romans were polytheistic which means that they believed in many gods. Their gods were also unlike the god of monotheism. Their gods were more like a family friend who (depending on what was needed or wanted) were given gifts and offerings for the desire of the person's prayer. These gods were designated by what they could give people. Some examples are: Neptune the god of the sea and the protector of ships. Minerva the goddess of wisdom and the arts. Vulcan the god of fire and volcanoes.
We have also learnt that like other areas of life, the Ancient Romans took from the Ancient Greeks as you can see from this table below:
If you would like to understand more about the Ancient Roman religion, please see this video:
In Maths we have been learning about angles. An angle is the space between two planes which is measured in the number of degrees it rotates around a central point. We have not only been learning how to measure angles by using a protractor but we have been drawing angles too! We have learnt about the four common types of angle:
A Right angle is an angle which is equal to 90 degrees:
In Topic we have begun to learn about Ancient Roman religion. We have been comparing the differences between most modern day religions and the religious beliefs of the Ancient Roman people. Today, the most common religions are monotheistic which means that people believe in one god. The Ancient Romans were polytheistic which means that they believed in many gods. Their gods were also unlike the god of monotheism. Their gods were more like a family friend who (depending on what was needed or wanted) were given gifts and offerings for the desire of the person's prayer. These gods were designated by what they could give people. Some examples are: Neptune the god of the sea and the protector of ships. Minerva the goddess of wisdom and the arts. Vulcan the god of fire and volcanoes.
We have also learnt that like other areas of life, the Ancient Romans took from the Ancient Greeks as you can see from this table below:
In Maths we have been learning about angles. An angle is the space between two planes which is measured in the number of degrees it rotates around a central point. We have not only been learning how to measure angles by using a protractor but we have been drawing angles too! We have learnt about the four common types of angle:
A Right angle is an angle which is equal to 90 degrees:
An Acute angle is one that is one that is less than 90 degrees:
An Obtuse angle is one that is bigger than 90 degrees but smaller than 180 degrees:
Reflex angles are angles measuring greater than 180 degrees and less than 360 degrees:
In our quest to discover more about angles and to learn how to find and measure angles of varying degrees we have been designing floor plans for our very own hotels!
In English this week we have been practising our handwriting by copying out the work of the poet Kenn Nesbitt. In particular we have enjoyed his poem Mr. Brown The Circus Clown...
Mr. Brown, the circus clown
puts his clothes on upside down.
He wears his hat upon his toes
and socks and shoes upon his nose.
He ties his ties around his thighs
and wraps his belt around his eyes.
He hangs his earrings from his hips
and stockings from his fingertips.
He puts his glasses on his feet
and shirt and coat around his seat.
And when he's dressed, at last he stands
and walks around upon his hands.
puts his clothes on upside down.
He wears his hat upon his toes
and socks and shoes upon his nose.
He ties his ties around his thighs
and wraps his belt around his eyes.
He hangs his earrings from his hips
and stockings from his fingertips.
He puts his glasses on his feet
and shirt and coat around his seat.
And when he's dressed, at last he stands
and walks around upon his hands.
If you would like to hear Kenn Nesbitt read his own poem, please follow this LINK. And if you are looking for some more poems as funny and well written then please have a look at Kenn Nesbitt's wonderful website. There are also some fun games such as MY WORD and TYPING ASTEROIDS II.
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