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As part of our topic on 'Stone Age', we have been out and about learning about what life was like during this time in history. In the Stone Age, hunters would have spear practise, so they could hunt for their food. People in the Stone Age learnt to make a campfire, and create fire, just like we did today in our lesson. They used the wild animals in the area, to create clothes. We went on a hunt to find some too. Look what we found.

Today we tested different stones because as a Petrologist (rock scientist), we need to be able to identify what rocks we have found by testing them, as well as by observing the markings on them. Our tests involved: The hardness test - Could we test the hardness and place them in order? (with 1 being the softest rock) The water test/ Permeability - Using droplets of water onto the rocks. Could you decide how permeable the rock is (if it allows water to soak in)? The acid test - Whilst wearing goggles we dropped white vinegar on each. What happened?  The children were great 'Petrologists' and performed each test, to each rock. They also considered how they can make each scientifically fair. What did you discover about the hardness and permeability of the rock?

What were Mulberry Class so excited about today? It was a Gingerbread house, covered in sweets!!! As part of our discussion on fairy tales, we are looking at the story of Hansel and Gretel. In the story, they get so hungry that they wander through the forest and find a house made of different foods. Our gingerbread house looked yummy too, so we all had a piece.