Today, Year 5 and Year 6 put their map reading skills to the test by undertaking a 6 mile circular walk through Beamish Woods to Causey Arch, then back along the Tanfield Railway - navigating the route themselves! Despite it being a particularly hot day, the children persevered and rose to the challenge, having fun along the way. Well done!
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Coconuts Problem
This problem taken from the NCTM web site: http://illuminations.nctm.org/LessonDetail.aspx?id=L264 Three sailors were marooned on a deserted island that was also inhabited by a band of monkeys. The sailors worked all day to collect coconuts but were too tired that night to count them, They agreed to divide them equally the next morning. During the night, one sailor woke up and decided to get his share. He found that he could make three equal piles, with one coconut left over, which he threw to the monkeys. Thereupon, he had his own share and left the remainder in a single pile, Later that night, the second sailor awoke and, likewise, decided to get his share of coconuts. He also was able to make three equal piles, with one coconut left over, which he threw to the monkeys. Somewhat later, the third sailor awoke and did exactly the same thing with the remaining coconuts. In the morning, all three sailors noticed that the pile was considerably smaller, but each thought that he knew why and said nothing. When they then divided the remaining coconuts equally, each sailor received seven and one was left over, which they threw to the monkeys. How many coconuts were in the original pile? Today we have taken part in a range of 'survival' activities, designed to teach us new skills, develop teamwork and help conquer our fears. It has been AWESOME!
This week the focus is on another sense – taste. Just think of all the delicious or unpleasant things we eat. The prompt is:
…but it made my tongue tingle… Make sure you plan your writing carefully and try to make it as imaginative as you can. Please check spelling and punctuation too. Entries need to be emailed to Mrs Henderson by Friday 5th June. |
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