(This was used for an introduction)
Using atlases and encyclopaedias, can you find out where the hottest and coldest places on the Earth are, and what the hottest and coldest temperatures have been?
When can you add 2 to 11 and get 1?
Can you find out how to say 'Good morning/Good afternoon Mr. C.' in another language? This may sound difficult, but we have already used at least four during our register taking. Write it out on a piece of paper neatly and in large letters, so we can display it in class.
Find out about five foods that are harvested in the autumn.
What is it that occurs four times in every week, twice in every month and only once in a year?
How many lines of symmetry does a circle have?
Complete the sentence: "The best way to relax is …"
HALF TERM
Why do we celebrate fireworks night?
The biggest source of light in our solar system is the sun. There are billions of suns in our universe. Which of those other suns is closest to us, and how far away is it? A clue - it's a long way away! You'll have to use a different measurement to kilometres.
How many words can you find that do not have a vowel (a, e, i, o, u) in them? What is the longest word you can find?
They say (whoever they are) that there is no word that rhymes with orange. Is this true, and if it is, what word could you make-up that rhymes with orange? You have to tell me what type of word it is and what it means.
A man once found an old coin, which had the picture of a roman emperor on it with the date 45 BC. He thought he was rich and tried to sell it, but no one would buy it. Why?
(Stopped for the Christmas Break)
Can you tell me what a carnivore, herbivore and omnivore is, and find examples for each?
If you were going to make a Marvellous Medicine, what would you put in it and what would it do?
Is there life on Mars?
One of my favourite names for animals is the aardvark. Can you find out where they live and what diet they have?
We are lucky that we will only have a maximum of 32 teeth to keep clean during our lives. They take enough work to keep healthy. Imagine if you had more… Which animal has the greatest number of teeth? If it used a toothbrush, how long do you think it would spend each day cleaning its teeth? (Not to mention the cost of the toothpaste and toothbrushes!)
Draw a cartoon character you have made up, to be put up in the classroom after half term. Have a good rest too!
HALF TERM
If you had an iron nail on a table, how could you make it move without touching it, blowing it or moving the table?
Which famous author found out the answer to the meaning of life, and what is it?
Are magnets natural, or do we have to make them? If so, how could you make one?
Spring is coming! The buds are bursting into green shoots. Which thorny hedgerow plant is currently turning our hedges green?
(Stopped for the Easter Break)
Can anybody tell me what the present tense of 'wrought' is? The present tense of 'fought' is 'fight', but I don't know if that helps.
It has to be - where's the Hippo? See if you can find him on 'Hunt the Hippo' at http://www.sonicmattc.co.uk/mattinthegarden
If you could set a challenger question, what would it be? It could be used sometime in the future…
What are the bits inside the plant called that carry water around the plant? This is a toughie…!
Tell me about the best way you found to relax over the half term.
HALF TERM
The Mini-Garden Hippo has gone off to hide again. Prizes going once more. See if you can find him on 'Hunt the Hippo' at http://www.sonicmattc.co.uk/mattinthegarden
If you could invent a new plant, what would it look like, what would you call it and what would you use it for (if you would use it!)
There will be more challenger questions or other homework set for this term. Thank you and everyone who has helped you for all your efforts with homework, as it is very much appreciated (and I hope you've learnt a lot too!).