We have had a hard few days in Year Six!!! N.F.E.R. tests and science revision have left us all exhausted. Today, however, we had an experience that was more fun, but still taught us a lot.

We were given the task to plot the courses of the River Elai and the River Clun.

We used the internet, written information and maps to find out the course of each river and plot any interesting features.

Back in class we were put in an 'Apprentice' style situation. Our brief was to present our findings about one of the rivers using huge sheets of paper for the course of the river, and post-it notes to show interesting features. Later each group will have to represent the course of the river using 'found' materials from around the school. The map of the river had to locate places accurately and show understanding of distance and direction, and show a sense of scale. This challenged some of our mathematical skills!!! We also had to show our understanding by using correct geographical vocabulary.




Each group chose a project leader to oversee operations and hand out jobs.

Every group had to produce a map using the given criteria, and prepare for their physical representation which will take place later in the week.