Today we began with some warm up ‘6 brick challenges’. Then we found out about museums and theatres. We then used the Lego to build our own threatres.
Today in Year 3 we have used motors to adapt models to shine light, move and make sounds. We thought about how technology can be used in the arts to make an impact. We had so much fun!
Today we started learning about theatre technology and museum exhibits. We built a rotating model using the SPIKE app then sent a code to our model to make it move. We explored changing the programme to make the model go faster or slower and change direction. We also created a model with a light sensor and adapted our models to create a scene for a theatre stage or exhibit. We have learnt so much already!
The children were so excited to start our STEAM week. We talked about this year’s theme of the Arts and how we can showcase our hobbies. The children enjoyed building a stage and were challenged to think about how to make a music concert enjoyable. They did a fantastic job and worked so well in teams.
This week Reception are taking part in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) week. Today, we have been using Lego to complete ‘6 Brick Challenges’ and build objects to show our hobbies and interests. We then designed and built our own music concert. We have had so much fun!!!!
Year 3 were so excited to start our STEAM week! Today we learned all about our theme for this year, ‘MASTERPIECE’. We explored how people share their hobbies and interests in creative and capturing ways. We then started to build our first stage where different types of performances can take place!
STEM week has started in Year 2 and we are enjoying taking part in the Lego League Master Piece Challenge. Today we thought about our hobbies and interests and ways in which we can showcase our talents to others. We learned about different roles and elements backstage that can enhance a performance. There are lots of careers that work within The Arts such as a graphic designer, stage manager, florist and games designer. Our challenge today was to work as a team to build a a stage using our Lego. It was very important to follow the instructions carefully and support our team mates.
Year 5 are continuing to enjoy their STEAM week. Today, we have been finalising our robot codes and timing our missions. We have been putting all our innovation information together, as a group, into our presentations and creating our speeches for the judges. We are looking forward to our final day tomorrow.
Year 6 have loved taking part in STEAM week so far, developing a wide range of skills including teamwork and communication.
The children have been working in 4 different groups. Some groups have been coding, the coding instructs the robot to move around the Lego and complete certain missions, each of which can earn points. While some groups have done this, other groups and have been preparing their presentations. The presentations must outline a design for how an art is showcased. We have some excellent examples in Y6 so far including, a fidget table to support children with additional needs, a stopmotion app which helps younger children to construct Lego and an inflatasuit to help with jetty jumping and prevent injuries.
Today, we continued with our STEM week activities.
We have been split into groups and in our groups we have started programming our Lego robot to complete various missions using the Lego models we built on Friday. As well as coding the robots, we have been producing a presentation to share with the judges, about sharing a hobby/interest with new people. We have looked at the careers of visual effects, stage management, sound engineering and museum co-ordinators to identify ways in which we could share our hobbies with others in an interesting and immersive way.
