Do children have too much screen time?

Link to Newsround article

How much time do you spend watching TV or playing on the computer?

Well a study reckons that too many kids are having too much screen time.

The report found that by the time a child is seven they could have spent around a year of their life looking at TV and computer screens.

Some experts think that if you're between 7 and 12-years-old you should limit yourself to an hour a day to help your brain develop better.

For your homework write a balanced argument on your class blog, answering the question:

Should children have their TV and computer time limited?

Is learning to swim important?

Newsround Article (10^th November 2015)

Almost half of children leaving primary school can't swim well enough according to a report by the Amateur Swimming Association (ASA).

The ASA say that children should be able to swim the National Curriculum standard of 25 metres without any help before they reach secondary school.

But many schools say that getting you guys to the baths and back again without taking up too much of the school day is a real struggle.

We are lucky enough to have swimming lessons at school.  Not all children learn to swim at school.  Do you think it is important?  

Try to come up with three arguments for (reasons why children should go swimming in school time) and three arguments against (reasons why children should not go swimming in school time). Try to write at least 2 sentences for each reason (one to give your reason and one to explain it). This means you should write 12 sentences in total.  

Fairy Stories

Over the next few weeks, we will be reading some fairy stories and writing balanced arguments based on these stories. 

For your homework, we would like you to write (in your own words) either the story of Jack and the Beanstalk, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, or Little Red Riding Hood. Please post your homework onto the blog. 

Please remember to write in paragraphs (use a new paragraph for a new time, place or topic). If you include direct speech in your story, make sure it is punctuated correctly. 

Remember to check your work carefully before you post.

British Museum

-   Here is a picture from The British Museum.

   Write a paragraph about it answering these questions. Try to write at least two sentences for each question.

-      What can you see? 

-      What do you think is happening in the picture?

-      Are there any things that we still use today?

-      Why do you think this picture was painted?

Once you have written your paragraph you might like to find out more by visiting the link below: 

http://www.britishmuseum.org/explore/young_explorers/discover/museum_explorer.aspx

Teeth

This week we would like you to write about the different 

types of teeth  and their functions in humans (you could also write about other animals) and how to look after them.

Links to useful websites will be on your class blogs.

You are expected to write at least three paragraphs for this

homework. If you type your work in Microsoft word first, it should be at least 250 words.

You will find some information to help you on the following websites. Please remember that your work should be in your own words, so make notes, rather than copy information from the website!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks2/science/living_things/teeth_eating/read/1/

http://www.childrensuniversity.manchester.ac.uk/interactives/science/teethandeating/

Remember to check your work carefully before you post. 

Scratch

In ICT we will be designing our own educational games using a programme called Scratch. This week we want you to think about any games that you already play, for example on Mathletics.

Write about your favourite games:

·         What are they?

·         Why do you enjoy playing them?

·         What do you learn from them?

·         Do you have any ideas for your own educational game?   

The Digestive System

Your homework this week is to make notes about the digestive system. Please do this on paper-do not write on the blog for this activity.

Make sure that you make notes, rather than write in full sentences. Please do not just copy out information.

For example using this information, 

Information from the website:

Chewing - Chewing is the first stage of the digestive system. When you chew your food it breaks up big pieces into little pieces that are easier to digest and swallow. Also, your saliva is more than just water. It has special enzymes in it that start to break down starchy food (potatoes, bread) while you chew.

I can make these notes.

My notes:

Chewing: first stage, breaks up big pieces easier to digest. Saliva, special enzymes for starchy food.;

You may find some of these websites useful:

http://www.ducksters.com/science/digestive_system.php

http://www.ngkids.co.uk/science-and-nature/digestive-system

http://www.childrensuniversity.manchester.ac.uk/interactives/science/bodyandmedicine/digestivesystem/

You may also find this video useful:

http://kidshealth.org/en/kids/dsmovie.html