Year 5 have been learning aboutRivers and their features this term.
In order to study first hand how rivers are formed and to look at all the different features, 5B and 5V went to Epping Forest.
Wednesday 25th November 2009 was a beautiful day. The first thing to do was meet our guide for the day in one of the specially prepared classrooms. After a walk through the forest looking at different soils, we had our lunch.
In the afternoon we visited two different sites of the same river and took measurements to compare the width, depth and speed of the water.
We also measured the gradient and took samples of pebbles from the river bed to see the way in which the water gradually smoothes down the rough edges and sharp corners of the stones.
We found a perfect example of a Meander which was one of the features we had studied in class. This is when the river curves around.
Although it was very cold, and lots of us got wet and dirty, everyone agreed that we had a great day!!
To remember the day we have posted our Blog as you see and are writing a recount of the day during Literacy sessions.
