Parachutes

This is a science experiment about which material is best for a parachute. Planning Independent variable: materials.Control variables: load—pen, size—29.5 cm x 21 cm, shape—rectangle, height—1.4 m.Dependent variable: time start at drop, stop when parachute touches the ground. Results Conclusion I can tell that the paper was the best because it took longest to land, … Read more

December Nature Journal

Fungi Birch polypore,Razorstrop.They are the same. Campsite birch.Puffballs?No!Polypore?Yes!Old fungi?No!Young?Yes!Saucer-shaped?Evolving into saucers from spheres.Algae-less?No!What colour is it?Clue: The algae has caught a cold.Green?Correct! Junction fungi.Polypore?No!Sulphur tufts?No!What is it? That is a mystery.What does it look like?Completely white,Domed,Gills underneath. Its top 1 cm across. Trees and Ivy Yew tree arils.Are there many?No!Are they rotting?Yes! Ivy on trees.Many … Read more

James and the Giant Peach

The author of James and the Giant Peach is Roald Dahl. In this children’s adventure classic, we meet James, a boy who lives with his evil aunts. Then, some magic crocodile tongues slither into the ground. Next, a huge peach grows on a peach tree, and inside the peach are several creatures. The result of … Read more

Planets

In science, I have been learning about space. As part of this topic, I used Wonders of the Solar System to research all of the planets in our solar system. Using this research, I put together a presentation in Google Slides. I hope that you enjoy learning all about these fascinating planets.

Holly Wreath: Part Two

On this lovely cold day, we added laurel and holly to the holly wreath base. Mum trimmed off some laurel and holly branches from some bushes. I held two laurel branches and a holly branch in place, while mum tied the ends onto the wreath. Eventually we stopped doing this and I passed Mum the … Read more

Holly Wreath: Part One

On this cold and sunny day, we made the base of a holly wreath at the woods. First, Mum gathered ten hazel branches. Then, I bent a branch into a circle, and Mum wrapped some wire where the two ends were overlapping. Next, we took another branch. While Mum held the circle and the end … Read more

How to Make an Advent Calendar

You will need Chocolate A bowl A spoon A knife Wrappers A mould Pegs Bags String Method Step One First, put the chocolate in a bowl and melt it in the microwave for 1 minute. Step Two Secondly, spoon the melted chocolate into the moulds and gently shake the mould to get the air bubbles … Read more

November Nature Journal Entry

Trees The yew tree arils are still there and are as red as a rainbow. Fungi The clouded funnel is withering. Animals Birds We heard geese migrating as loud as ever. Their formation was the letter V. Invertebrates Under some logs we found a flat back millipede, a common pill woodlouse, a common striped woodlouse, … Read more

Vegetarian Air Fryer Pizza

Serves 6 Ingredients: 1 tbsp oil1 pizza dough100 g of cheese8 Cherry tomatoesHalf a pepper4 tbsp tomato purée2 tsp Italian herbs First, line two air fryer pans, using greaseproof paper. Take the dough out of the bread maker and split it in half. Shape the dough halves into rectangles and carefully place them into the … Read more

October Nature Journal Entry

Trees and Leaves The leaves carpet the ground.Now that leaves are falling,The trees are looking as magnificent as ever.Because there are leaves on the shining water,I wondered to myself is there water there? Fungi Rain is a sign of fungi,Clouded funnel, sulphur tuft, fly agaric and polypore.Colours of fungi:Red, white, cream, brown and more. Animals … Read more