April 26th, 2020

Week beginning  27th  of April 

Planet Maths p119 to 123 3rd class

Planet maths p 106 to 108 2nd class

Bua na Cainte p 100 to 106

Dan o Keefe's slide   and   Kelly march

Maths:
2nd Class:
Strand: Shape and Space   Strand Unit: spatial  awareness & 3D shapes
Optional Activities 
If possible get your child to identify 3D shapes around your home. Take a photograph of the different shapes. Create a PowerPoint presentation showing your findings. Describe  the shapes on each slide. 
Make 2D and 3D shapes using toothpicks and marshmallows or soggy chickpeas. Take a photo of your shapes and post on portfolios.
Collect different 3D boxes and dismantle them and examine the properties of the  shapes. Draw the net of the shapes.
Design your dream home. Decide what 3d shapes you will need. Create your new dream home and post on your portfolio.  Remember  to use cylinders, cubes, cuboids, cones, spheroes. 
Complete pages in Planet Maths- Topic- 3d shapes
Pages 106,107,108 (see pages at top of blog page)
​Mental Maths: Week 32 
​Tables: Continue with tables in Tables book. Spend 5 minutes on hit the button
Studyladder: Complete some of the set tasks in Mathematics

3rd Class:
Strand: Space and Shape   Strand 2D shapes
Shape activity Topmarks
Planet Maths: pgs 119 to 123 (pages at the top of this post if you don't have the book)       
Mental Maths: Week 32                     
​Tables: Practice tables using hit the button Focus on the 8 times and 8 division tables
Studyladder: Complete some of the set tasks in Mathematics

English:
2nd class
Green Genie: Unit 14 (The children who Escaped)
Spellbound: week 32
Goto www.getepic.com/students OR Download the GetEpic app and select 'Have an account? 
Log in with class code nre2612 and select your name. Start reading your favourite  book. I will be watching to see who has been reading!

3rd class:
Blue Skies: Pg 89- 99 ( A new home)
Spellbound: Week 32

Goto www.getepic.com/students OR Download the GetEpic app and select 'Have an account?
Log In' and then  select ''Students and Educators''. 
Log in with the class code nre2612  Select your name and then you're in!  I will be watching to see who has been reading!!

Also David Walliams books are free to access online. Click on the link below.  https://www.worldofdavidwalliams.com/elevenses/
 
​Gaeilge: 
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Fuaimeanna agus Focail: Revise week 1,2,3,4,5
Bua na Cainte: Eadai- Aonad 2 Ceacht 1,2,3,4
Eist an Scéal- Fionn agus an Dragún p105 & p106
Complete pages 100 to 106 in Irish copy (see pages at the top of this blog page)

To access Bua na Cainte’s interactive programme at home, for a limited period, please follow the instructions below.
Go to www.edco.ie/bua
Select the file which suits your computer PC or MAC
Select the Class Level you require, and then click on it to start a download of the file.
Once the download has completed, click on the file to install and follow the on-screen instructions.
A Bua na Cainte icon will appear on your desktop. Once you select this icon a login page will open where you will need to enter the details included below.

The login details below can be used for all class levels.

Login: trial
Password: trial
History: 
History Quest: Chapter 12 Transport through the Ages
Read pages 60-66 (same  pages as last week)
Complete the relevant activities in your SESE copy. If you like why not complete a project on transport-
Find out about the different types of transport through the Ages.
Use a scrapbook, poster paper or your SESE copy to record your work.  
Use office365 to present your project using SWAY or powerpoint-  
 
Geography: 
Use Office365 to present work
Pick a country and find out information about it using the following headings: 
Location- map of the country- map of Europe 
Geography and nature- Mountains, lakes, rivers, facts
Places to visit- famous landmarks, museums, parks, zoos, cathedrals, historic buildings 
Sport and Leisure- popular sports, famous sports people, things to do in the country, 
Industry- name some of the industries that create employment 
Farming- what types of farming 
Food- what do they eat, menu,  
https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/
https://www.ducksters.com/
Scoilnet

 
Science:
Theme:   Rainforests:
Find out about where rainforests are located. 
What do rainforests look like? 
What animals live in the rainforests?
Do people live in the rainforests and what is life like for them?
Why should we protect rainforests?
What can we do to help save rainforests?
Read information from pages 73-77 In small World (Same pages as last week)
Complete activities in SESE copy. Why not do a project on Rainforests. Use the internet to find more information. Use powerpoint/sway in office 365 to share your work with me. Dont try to finish this work in a day!!
 Scoilnet  (useful website for information on rainforests)
https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/

Art: 
Construction
Design a dream home.
Draw a sketch of your dream home.
Write out materials needed.
Use as many 3D boxes that you can find. 
Cylinders (pringle tins, gravy tins, 1litre bottles)
cuboids ( cereal boxes, tea bag boxes, tooth paste box, )
cones ( party hats, or make cone shape)
​don't forget windows, doors, pool, tenis court, garages, cinema room, games room, etc.............
Music-
Learn new slide Dan O Keefes Slide (see sheet music at the top of the blog page)
Listen  to the slide played on the tinwhistle. Try to play along with it.
Write out the notes.
a E E D b a b D b
a E E D b g g b a E E D b a b D
b a b D E b a a 

E A A B A G E D E F G A B A G E F
G G F E D b a g a
b a  b D E b a a 
(capital letters are high notes)
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Religion:
​Say prayers for First Communion 
The Confiteor
Prayer before Communion 

G​row in Love: pg 45 to 48
Theme 7: Lesson 1: I am always with you
Lesson 2: The Ascension 
Click on the link below to access some nice stories in Grow in Love. The pupils book is online. Read page 45 to 48  with your child. Complete activities in religion copy. Write out the prayer before Communion in religion copy and decorate. (Optional activity)
Grow in Love 
​username:  [email protected] 
password:  growinlove 

PE:
​www.gonoodle.com 
PE with Joe   PE work out aimed at children
Outdoor activities: Running, cycling, trampoline, skipping....
​kicking football, playing tennis, racket ball, walking.......