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Earthquake simulator

We wanted to establish which shape base was the strongest for skyscrapers. We decided to build models of skyscrapers using LEGO and K’nex and then use LEGO We Do to create an earthquake simulator. We placed the models on the simulator to test how robust they were. Unfortunately the models were either too heavy for the simulator to move or too tall to stand upright on the simulator! We tried it on the table and carpet in the hope that the amount of friction would help, it didn’t. One of our class members thought to attach a LEGO plate as a base for the models to stand on, this didn’t work either!

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Structure building using Spaghetti and Marshmallows

As part of our Mantle Topic ‘Skyscrapers,’ Aderyn Du have been planning a skyscraper to Build in Cardiff. We have been looking at different designs and structures and different ways they could be built. We explored a variety of structures by using spaghetti and marshmallows. As you can see from the pictures, some of our structures were unsuccessful, so we evaluated our designs and tried again. We discussed how we could improve our structures and how we could make them stronger and taller.

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Measuring Bryny!!

As part of our mantle, we decided to pick some possible plots to build our rollercoaster on and decided that Bryny would be the most suitable because it was flat, big and had a car park near by. We then went over to Bryny and measured the area and perimeter using trundle wheels and drones to help measure accurately.

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Pa fath o berson ydych chi?

What kind of person are you? What about your friend?
Caredig-kind. Siaradus-chatty.

Mae hi’n berson caredig. Dydy hi ddim yn berson siaradus.

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Measuring the Perimeter and Area of our Skyscrapers

As part of our Mantle this term, Aderyn Du are designing new skyscrapers to be built in Cardiff. We went onto the field to measure the perimeter of our buildings and decided if we thought it was a suitable size. We then calculated the total area and perimeter of our skyscrapers.

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RE-Names are Precious

Today we learned that our own names are special and God’s name is special too. Here you can see we have used our artistic skills to paint our names and God’s name.