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Today we are going to start a collaborative project on your topic.

Research techniques

• Think up and write down a list of questions before you start looking for information.
• Write down what you know first.
• Write information in your own words – don’t just copy and paste.
• Say where you r information came from – have a slide at the end called “Sources”

Success steps

1. Log on to Googla Apps
2. Go to Drive
3. Create a new Google presentation/Google slides
4. Share with the Group and with me please (so I can comment)
5. Add a title – a question
6. Add your names
7. Add more slides with question titles
8. Write what you know
9. Use the links below to find out more
10. ** Try commenting – does it help?
11. ** Be precise about your layout

Today we are going to start a collaborative project on “The Romans”.

Research techniques

1. Think up and write down a list of questions before you start looking for information.
2. Write down what you know first.
3. Write information in your own words – don’t just copy and paste.
4. Say where you r information came from – have a slide at the end called “Sources”

Success steps

1. Log on to Googla Apps
2. Go to Drive
3. In a group of 2 or 3
   1. Create a new Google presentation/Google slides
   2. Share with the Group and with me please (so I can comment)
   3. Add a title – a question
   4. Add your names
   5. Add more slides with question titles
   6. Write what you know
   7. Use the links below to find out more
   8. ** Try commenting – does it help?
   9. ** Be precise about your layout

Useful links:

• Woodlands  http://primaryhomeworkhelp.co.uk/Romans.html
• Primary Resources http://www.primaryresources.co.uk/history/history5.htm#romans
• BBC http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/primaryhistory/romans/
• Ducksters http://www.ducksters.com/history/ancient_rome.php

Techniques to search smartly:

• Use well known trusted sites – ones you already know about – see the list on the website
• Use more than one key word in your search
• Use “for kids” in your search
• Use children’s search engines
• Use CTRL-F to find words in a page

What should you do if you find pages that make you feel uncomfortable or you know are not suitable?

Internet Treasure Hunt

Find the answers to these questions by searching smartly

1. What are the date of birth and the birthplace of Sir Isaac Newton?
2. What are the two tallest buildings in the world? How tall are they?
3. Who won the 1959 FA cup final beating Luton Town 2-1?
4. How many spikes are there on the crown of the statue of liberty?
5. Who composed the music and who wrote the words to the opera “Cosi Fan Tutti”?
6. How many goals did Arsenal score during their record 49 match unbeaten run?
7. What is the post code of Buckingham Palace?
8. Who is the tallest living women in the world and how tall is she?
9. What is the record size for a pike caught in the British Isles and what year was it caught?
10. How many natural satellites does Mars have and what are their names?
11. How much does it cost to stay for up to 2 hours in a short stay car park at Birmingham International Airport?
12. In 1849, people from all over the world—known as 49ers—travelled to California in search of gold. Water was scarce during the trip. Some businessmen in California knew this and began selling water to the 49ers. How much were some 49ers willing to spend on a glass of water?

J2e

1. Create a post and submit it to the Year 6 blog. (I probably won’t approve many as I don’t want to bombard the blog – but I do want to see that you can do it.)
2. Use an iPad to create a quick post using a photo, video or sound recording taken in the j2launch app.
3. Talk in groups about what to post that shows off your learning.  Post a comment below to share your ideas.
4. Blogging is about starting a conversation too – how could you use posts and comments from others to enhance learning.

Success steps

• Enter login details correctly
• Understand password security
• Post to Y6 blog
• Create multimedia post
• Consider effective uses of blogging for learning

Electricity is a vital part of our everyday lives.  We are completely dependent on it.  We need to know what it is and where it comes from.

Let’s discuss

• Venn diagram activity
• Why do some appliances need mains electricity?
• Why do some appliances run off both mains and battery?
• What are the advantages/disadvantages of mains/battery power?
• What is electricity? I think…
• Where does electricity come from?   I think…

Let’s work together

• Create a group A2 poster on
  • What is electricity?
  • How do batteries produce electricity
  • What are the main parts of a fossil-fuelled power station?

Useful links:

• http://powerup.ukpowernetworks.co.uk/under-11.aspx
• Batteries
  •  http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/batteries-and-their-uses/2194.html
• Power stations
  • http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/how-is-electricity-made/13457.html
  • http://www.alliantenergykids.com/EnergyBasics/AllAboutElectricity/000419
  • http://www.edfenergy.com/energyfuture/oil-generation
• What is electricity?
  • http://powerup.ukpowernetworks.co.uk/under-11.aspx
  • http://www.switchedonkids.org.uk/what-is-electricity

Steps to success:

• Use the Internet and books to find useful information
• Remember how to search smartly
• Work as a team to gather ideas together in a poster