Weighing in on lunchbox leftovers

Australian Curriculum content descriptions:

Year 3 Mathematics:

• Recognise and explain the connection between addition and subtraction (ACMNA054)
• Measure, order and compare objects using familiar metric units of length, mass and capacity (ACMMG061)

Year 3 Science:

• Safely use appropriate materials, tools or equipment to make and record observations, using formal measurements and digital technologies as appropriate (ACSIS055)
• Compare results with predictions, suggesting possible reasons for findings (ACSIS215)

Year 4 Mathematics:

• Use scaled instruments to measure and compare lengths, masses, capacities and temperatures (ACMMG084)

Year 4 Science:

• Use a range of methods including tables and simple column graphs to represent data and to identify patterns and trends (ACSIS068)
• Compare results with predictions, suggesting possible reasons for findings (ACSIS216)

Year 4 Geography:

• The use and management of natural resources and waste, and the different views on how to do this sustainably (ACHASSK090)

Syllabus outcomes: GE2-3, ST2-4WS, MA2-11MG, MA2-12MG, MA2-9MG, MA2‑1WM, MA2‑2WM, MA2‑3WM, MA2‑5NA.

• Scales
• Five buckets
• Rubber gloves

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