Year Two Science - Investigating properties of materials

Lesson Two - Copying, Cutting, Pasting and Totals (Spreadsheets)

 Today in Computing with Mr Spracklen we continued our unit of work on spreadsheets.

The aim of our lesson today was to -

- To use copying, cutting and pasting shortcuts in 2Calculate (Purple Mash).

- To use 2Calculate (Purple Mash) totalling tools.

- To use 2Calculate (Purple Mash) to solve a simple puzzle.

Mr Spracklen set us the task to copy this spreadsheet -

Our challenge was to change the number to get the total '15' in EVERY yellow AND orange box.

Congratulations Mia and Tyler for being the first pair to complete Mr Spracklen's challenge -

Of course, there was one simple solution to Mr Spracklen's challenge that none of the Y2's spotted...

 

Year 2 Home Learning Friday 7th January - The Nelson Quiz

RESEARCH CHALLENGE  Find the answer to as many of these questions as you can.  If you get stuck on a question, don’t worry, just leave it and go on to the next one. You don’t have to do them in the order that I’ve written them. Parents - We have learned a bit about Nelson already, so some of these questions should be familiar.

What was Nelson’s father’s job?

How old was Nelson when he first joined the navy?

What two significant injuries did Nelson get when fighting at sea?

How did Nelson famously ignore an order to retreat from battle?

In what year was the Battle of Trafalgar?

How did Nelson send the famous message: “England expects every man will do his duty”?

How was Nelson killed?

Who was with Nelson when he died?

How did they preserve Nelson’s dead body so that they could bring it back to England?

Where is Nelson buried?

Where is the HMS Victory now?

Lesson One - Reviewing the Use of Spreadsheets

In Computing with Mr Spracklen today we started our exploration into the world of spreadsheets! Mr Spracklen began by sharing his (slightly worrying) love of all things spreadsheets! 

We were particularly impressed with Mr Spracklen's 'CONDITIONAL FORMATTING' - lots of pretty colours!

The aim of today's session was -

- To review the work done in 2Calculate in Year 1.

- To revise spreadsheet related vocabulary.

- To use some 2Calculate tools that were introduced in Year 1. 

All children were set the challenge of displaying '333' in Mr Spracklen's Counting Machine (set as a 'ToDo' on Purple Mash). Most children were able to do this fairly easily... 

Mr Spracklen then set everyone the challenge to display '457', Dylan was the only child who managed to do this in the time available today (it was a tricky challenge).

Mr Spracklen is looking forward to more #InspiredToLearn spreadsheet challenges next week!

A Very Merry Year Two Thank you

We would like to say a HUGE 'THANK YOU' for the lovely Christmas Hampers that we were so kindly given. 

We have had a fantastic Autumn Term in Year Two and look forward to the New Year with enthusiasm and the expectation of more exciting learning.

Have a Brilliant Holiday!

We wish you all a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR!

With warm regards,

The Year Two Staff Team  - Mr. MacBean, Mrs. Bishop, Mrs. Bernard and Miss Cowls.

Year 2 Home Learning Friday 10th December

As a home learning activity, perhaps you would like to copy out a part of this well known Christmas Carol and draw a picture to accompany the song. 

This song is important for Christians at Christmas Time.

Or maybe you would prefer to choose a different Christmas Song? Perhaps you have a favourite of your own.

       Away in a manger

Away in a manger, no crib for a bed,

The little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head.

The stars in the bright sky looked down where he lay,

The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay.

The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes,

But little Lord Jesus no crying he makes.

I love Thee, Lord Jesus, look down from the sky

And stay by my side until morning is nigh.

Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask Thee to stay

Close by me forever, and love me, I pray.

Bless all the dear children in thy tender care,

And fit us for heaven, to live with Thee there.

Year Two Visit Radipole Lake Tomorrow - Reminder

Dear Year Two Families, 

Just a quick reminder about our visit to the RSPB Nature Reserve at Radipole Lake tomorrow. Make sure you bring warm waterproof clothes and outdoor boots/wellies. 

(Lunch arrangements remain the same.)

DM