Tinkertime has been a big part of our year, especially in Stage 2. It came about because of a grant that was received from the Association of Independent Schools. It has been a time that everyone has looked forward to, everyFriday afternoon. Tinkertime is a combination STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) with Maker Education. Its aim to […]
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Ozobots :)
Ozobots are cute little robots we have been working with in Tinkertime. If you don’t know what Tinkertime is it is something we do every week on Friday after lunch we find information about little robots called Ozobots and other things to sometimes. If you want more information go check out the other Tinkertime links. […]
Tinkertime update
Hooray! we have finally finished our Tinkertime stop animation movies.And then we had a party and had so much fun watching the movies.we had lots and lots of food and lollies and drinks. But that doesn’t mean we are all done yet we still have lots of Tinkertime to go in the future. Next in […]
Rockets are Go!
The next part of Tinkertime was completed and it was so much fun! We launched our Rockets into space. That was the hope at least! We used a bicycle pump with a rubber stopper to launch the rockets. The students put water inside their rocket. This helps build the air pressure up to launch the […]
Tinkertime Rockets
During our Tinkertime, our rockets have been progressing steadily. The students in Stage 2 have finalised their designs. They checked that their templates fitted the plastic soft drink bottles properly. The next phase has seen that the students put together their rockets. The fins were cut out of sturdy cardboard. We used duct tape to […]
Tinkertime Take Home Challenge
The Take home Challenge for Tinkertime was an opportunity for families to explore ideas and create something that represented the theme “My Place in Space”. Using simple components such as copper wire, a battery and lights to create a circuit helped the pictures light up. The students who have returned their pictures so far showed […]
Tinkertime Update
A bit of inspiration from Kid President to get out and be inventive and creative!
Tinkertime Take Home Challenge
Our next Challenge has gone home to families this week. The eldest child in each family received the pack which contains the key components. They will be using a simple circuit to create a picture or design of a place in Space. The students will work together as a family to create their design. […]