Summer 1

CHIFF CHAFF

Controlling with Conditions

In this lesson we were introduced to conditions, and how these can be used in programs to control their flow. We will identified conditions in statements, stating if they are true or false.

In programming, we use conditions to change what actions the computer does. Sometimes, conditions are used in loops.

We created our own loops with some conditions.

Creating a paper database.

In this lesson we learnt what a database was and what it was used for. We then created our own paper databases using different animals as our records.

When we sorted out the paper databases it took a long time. The shortest time a group took was 1 minute and 26 seconds (to sort 20 cards) and the longest time another group took was 3 minutes and 6 seconds (to sort 30 cards).

We used the fields to sort our data too.

Paper databases take a longer time to sort compared to computer databases.

FILM WEEK

For film week this year, Year 5 created their own film based around the story 'Here We Are', which focusses on mental health and well being in line for Mental Health Week.

Why not listen to the story and find out what it's about!

First, we brainstormed all the different ideas that we could take from the book and we then linked these to different themes.

Then using these themes we chose a theme we would like to base our film around.

Then we looked at what a film is and watched some funny films children had made. We also noted down the 3C's and 3R's.

Next, as a group, we created our own storyboards and shared our ideas to each other. We noted down our camera shot and a brief description of what the scene will be about.

My group's film was about using our time wisely and showing kindness to the world and others. Majid

Watch this space as our movies will be uploaded here soon!

Then we started to film, which was the best part!

We made sure we rehearsed our lines, showed the correct body language and involved everyone in the process.

We used different camera angles and different settings. This made our film more interesting!

The next stage was the editing stage! This was technical but with the help of i-movie and the green screen we managed to edit our films to perfection!

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