Year 5 Doodlers
We have had such a lot of fun making these. The children were all so proud to have a working item, especially as some of them had a lot of learning through trial and error. Very well done year five,…
🚗 Year 4 DT – slingshot cars🚗
The current unit that Year 4 are working on involves using kinetic energy to power a small vehicle. First, they created a strong chassis using lollipop sticks, a dowel axle and wooden wheels. Would it travel? It certainly would! Time…
Year 5 DT – Soft Toy
Year 5 have been trying to get to grips with a needle and thread. Easier said than done, althought they are working SO hard. Very pleasing to see how determined they all are. Here are a few photos of their…
Constructing windmills
Here are our completed windmills that we have constructed. We found the centre point, made sails and with our partners support we put our components together. We are very proud of our work.
A busy start to year 1!
Year 1 have been extremely busy over the last few weeks here at Tiverton academy! We are very proud of what we have achieved so far. D.T Year 1 are learning about windmills as part of the D.T curriculum for…
Science: Energy Round-Up
Today, Year 6 wrapped up their learning on energy and electrical circuits by completing their steady-hand games. Lots of problem-solving, lots of resilience, a great experience all round!
Making toys
As part of our History topic on Toys Year One have been busy making a Victorian optical illusion toy called Thaumatrope. If you spin it fast enough it looks like the bird is in the cage!
Design Technology: Joining Fabrics
Year One have been investigating the best methods to join pieces of fabric together. We have trialled gluing, safety pinning and stappling pieces of fabric together. Before beginning we discussed the importance of safety and the correct methods to…
🍽🍍DT – it’s time for dessert in Y6 🍍🍽
Today, Y6 completed their Come Dine With Me project in DT. The dessert course featured the hero ingredient of pineapple🍍 On the menu we had pineapple muffins, pineapple and strawberry sorbet and pineapple whip! All healthy and all delicious!