Setting up a bird bath

Australian Curriculum content descriptions:

Year 1 Mathematics:

• Measure and compare the lengths and capacities of pairs of objects using uniform informal units (ACMMG019)
• Give and follow directions to familiar locations (ACMMG023)

Year 1 Science:

• Participate in different types of guided investigations to explore and answer questions, such as manipulating materials, testing ideas, and accessing information sources (ACSIS025)

Year 2 Mathematics:

• Compare and order several shapes and objects based on length, area, volume and capacity using appropriate uniform informal units (ACMMG037)
• Interpret simple maps of familiar locations and identify the relative positions of key features (ACMMG044)

Year 2 Science:

• Participate in different types of guided investigations to explore and answer questions, such as manipulating materials, testing ideas, and accessing information sources (ACSIS038)

Syllabus Outcomes: MA1‑1WM, MA1‑2WM, MA1‑3WM, MA1-9MG, MA1-10MG, MA1-11MG, MA1-15MG, MA1-16MG.

General capabilities: Critical and creative thinking, Numeracy.

Cross-curriculum priority: Sustainability OI.2.

Time required: 60 mins

Level of teacher scaffolding: Medium – Lead students in a discussion and write lists.

Digital technology opportunities: Digital sharing capabilities.

• Blackboard
• Student Worksheet – one copy per student
• Computers/tablets to access the online worksheet.

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