Sallins National School

Bígí ag cleachtadh do comhrá gaeilge sa bhaile!

Éist leis na ceisteanna agus freagair iad! Go n-éirí libh!

At home we can practice playing  “Tóg Amach Mé”

B B B ABAB AA

B B B BBB A GG

G B A GFF E

G G G GGG AA B

B B B BBB A GG

G B A GFF E

We can practise everyday!

Room 26

We had a great time during Science Week.

In our classroom we learned to use how to play the bananas and the bongo pencil case.

We used:

• The Classroom Computer
• The Interactive Whiteboard
• A Makey Makey Circuit Board
• Bananas
• Pupils
• Items from our pencil case

First we connected the bananas to the Makey Makey circuit board and the circuit board to the computer.

We held one wire and touched the bananas to close the circuit and play the bananas.

We also tested items from our pencil case and found out that the wood of a pencil and the nib didn’t work but pencil lead drawn on paper worked. We also found out that plastic, markers, pencil grip and rubber didn’t work, but a paper clip, a metal key-ring, the metal part of a pen did work.

After that, we tested how many people could carry the current in the circuit and play the bongo drums. We held hands and the first and last person in the line held the clips attached to the circuit board. We figured out that it would travel through 32 people and still work.

We had a great time!!

Every week we test how the fish are in our fish tank are. We test the water to make sure it is healthy for our fish and plants.

We test the Nitrates, Nitrites, Iron, PH and Ammonia. We also check the temperature. The chemicals in the tests cause a reaction. We wait 5 minutes for the results. It is amazing to see the colour changing as we wait.

We also add nutrients to the aquarium for the fish and plants. This is very good for the fish tank, it keeps the fish healthy and happy. It is very exciting and enjoyable to do the tests. We learn a lot from taking care of our fish and plants. It is good for the environment.

This afternoon we designed our own Greek Vases of the Myths and Legends…

We are still working on them.

Come back next week to see how they look!

On Wednesday we made Jack O’Lanterns with Ms. Wynne. Then we made soup with the pumpkin flesh and vegetables. It was great fun.

Look at our pictures. Follow us and you can make Jack O’Lanterns and Soup at home!

Happy Halloween from ROOM 26

Yesterday Nuala came to our classroom to teach us about invertebrates.

• Nuala taught us a new word for mini-beasts: INVERTEBRATES
• We learned about three kingdoms: Animals, Plants and Fungi
• She said there are more than 80,000 types of beetles!

Then we went to the garden to find invertebrates.

We made our POOL BUG DIALS in the classroom

Finally we identified the water invertebrates!

We learned a lot! Thank you Nuala

In room 26, we have been working on creating our Passion Projects both in class and at home over the past few weeks. Every Friday we dedicated the evening to ‘Genius Hour’ where we were given the time to create projects based on something we are passionate about. We were able to learn about something we wanted to learn about and discover new information on it.

This week we presented our passion projects to the rest of the class. From art and scientific pieces to cook books and baked treats along with projects based on sport and animals, everyone designed and made some fantastic and interesting projects.

Here are some of our finished products. Have a wonderful summer!

Féach Orainn!

Táimid go leir sa halla!

Lá Fheile Phádraig faoi Mhaisa Daoibh go Leir!

Rang 3: Seomra 26