PHSE - To understand facts and opinions
A fact is a statement that can be verified. It can be proven to be true or false through objective evidence. An opinion is a statement that expresses a feeling, an attitude, a value judgment, or a belief. It is a statement that is neither true nor false.
The children read some articles and looked for the facts and opinions. The children identified how newspaper articles can contain some opinions.
PHSE - Understanding Money
- Explain some benefits of saving money;
- Describe the different ways money can be saved, outlining the pros and cons of each method;
- Describe the costs that go into producing an item;
- Suggest sale prices for a variety of items, taking into account a range of factors;
- Explain what is meant by the term interest.
As a class we discussed the reasons we need money. We discussed what we need to spend money on and what we would like to spend money on.
The Amazon Rainforest
Our next topic is about rainforests and we will be focusing on the Amazon Rainforest. Before starting the topic, the children made a list of what they already know about rainforests and a list of questions about what they would like to find out.
Where are Rainforests located
Rainforests are located in the tropical climate region. They are hot and wet all year round – this creates a humid climate.
The annual rainfall is high as it rains almost every day. The temperatures are constant all year round – the temperature range is usually only a few degrees. There are no seasons.
The children found the location of rainforests on a map.
Facts about Rainforests
The children found some key facts about rainforests. These are some of the facts they found.
1. Rainforests take their name from the abundant rainfall they experience
2. The Amazon Rainforest is more than half the size of the US
3. Rainforests are home to half of the world’s plant and animal species
4. Deforestation contributes nearly 5 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide a year
5. An average of 137 species of plants and animals are driven into extinction every day in the world’s tropical rainforests