The boys in 3D recently completed a highly stimulating unit of inquiry where they investigated the origins of various products and the processes through which these products are made. During this unit, the boys made butter, planted potatoes, constructed model towers and explored where diamonds come from.
The boys also undertook a challenging, yet illuminating baking experiment where they had to keep track of all the costs associated with producing a batch of cupcakes. To complete this task, boys recorded the cost of their ingredients and the quantities used, the distance to the shop where they purchased their ingredients and the time spent travelling, baking, and using electrical devices. After investigating the mathematics behind working out each costing, the boys were able to use Microsoft Excel to calculate the total cost of producing their cupcakes.
This week, we turn our attention to the arts where we will consider how creating and responding to art can inspire different perspectives and foster appreciation. Through our study, we look forward to considering art in all its forms, deciding on a definition of what constitutes art and exploring how people create and respond to art differently. This unit will no doubt inspire the boys' creativity and curiosity, which of course will be welcomed, as we prepare for our assembly item on the final day of term.
Scott Dickson
Year 3 Teacher
