Tuesday
Bore da pawb 😊
Tuesday 5th May
Hope all went ok yesterday. Just remember do what you can 😊
English
Below is a link to some photographs about how World War 2 effected children. Read through the information and study the photographs. Then I want you to answer the question in a paragraph.
How was life different for children during World War 2?
https://hwb.gov.wales/api/storage/380ef42f-a0d6-4c73-9b96-7f583fb9fbd2/The_Childrens_War.pdf
Maths
Today we are going to have a look at food rationing. What else can you find out about food rationing?
During the rationing some people came up with some ……imaginative recipes. Can you find some unsual ones…. Here are some I found vinegar cake and carrot jam!!!!! ☹
Below is a chart for what every adult and child is allowed to eat each week.
Can you answer the questions on the quiz below…..you can write down sums for each one to help you.
Adult
3 pints of milk 8oz Sugar
2oz Tea 2oz Butter
4oz Margarine 3oz Lard
3oz Cheese 4oz Bacon
Meat. To the value of 1s. 2d. (6p today)
2oz Sweets 2oz Jam 1 Egg
*A child’s ration was exactly ½ the adult’s ration
Conversion Chart:
1 pound (1lb) = 453g
1 ounce (1 oz) = 28g
1 pint = 568ml
Can you think of your own questions about food rations?
CHALLENGE
During the war parachutes were used by paratroopers to land in other countries, secretly. Can you design and make your own parachute using materials from around your home. Time how long it takes for your parachute to fall to the floor. Here are some ideas to help you.
