We created a mini crime-scene at school the other day.
It was very interesting seeing the shadows move throughout the day, and we drew chalk outlines again to see how much the shadows moved and also if they changed size!
We discussed why shadows move and why shadows change size.
Shadows move and change due to Earth's rotation. The angle of the Sun, low in the sky to higher in the sky, changes the length of the shadow cast behind an object. In the morning, the Sun appears low in the sky; objects cast long shadows
We have also been enjoying this video of 'The Singing Astronaut'.
The Singing Astronaut also does science experiments in space!
In English, we have been writing myths. We have talked about ancient Greek and Roman Gods and Goddesses, and have looked at some Greek myths to help us figure out how to actually write one.
After some great discussions, we realised that myths are explaining events. They used Gods/Goddesses and heroes to help them explain, well, unexplainable events in the ancient times. Like, why does it rain? Why do people feel emotions?
We had a watch of this fairly creepy, yet entertaining, myth:
The language to describe and explain things is amazing. The students all quickly jotted down ideas that they could use to influence their myths.
There has been a variety of wonderful myths, but I decided to share with you one myth that I enjoyed reading when I was checking homework today!
Why it Rains
By Ananda
Every now and then, Hades realises how happy people are on Earth. Hades gets very jealous and sends some of his souls to cover the sun like a veil, so the people are no so happy. But before they get there, the Gods notice the souls. Apollo, since he is the sun God, flies up as quick as lightning to defend the sun. Apollo always wins and Hades is angry at the souls who failed him. And as a punishment, Hades does not let the souls return to the underworld. The clouds are actually the defeated souls…since they have nothing else to do. Sometimes, the defeated souls cry because they cannot return to the underworld; so the rain is actually the souls crying.
