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The river investigation

As part of Humanities Week, Form 6 enjoyed taking part in a variety of activities with an Asian theme.

The activities included: Chinese rope jumping, a game of Kho Kho and some Bollywood dancing. They also relaxed with some calming yoga out on the field on Monday afternoon. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
On Thursday, the class went down to Horton Kirby to carry out some geography field work. The aim was to create a profile of the river Darent. At various sites along the river, the children recorded the river's width, depths and wetted perimeter. They then collected rocks and stones from the river bed to investigate the size and roundness of the bed load. They measured the stones they collected, then used a scale to determine the roundness. This gave the children an indication of the type of rock found and the level of erosion occurring. Furthermore, the children worked out the river velocity and the river's discharge. Despite the weather, everyone thoroughly enjoyed being in the river and doing lots of practical learning. They were very well prepared and they all did a fantastic job recording the information. Well done, Form 6!
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It has been a delight seeing all of the incredible river models that the children have created as part of their topic on rivers. Well done to everybody on their outstanding efforts.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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