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Learning content:
Learning content:
Uses appropriate terminology to describe, and symbols to represent, mathematical ideas MA2-1WM
Uses appropriate terminology to describe, and symbols to represent, mathematical ideas MA2-1WM
Uses simple maps and grids to represent position and follow routes, including using compass directions MA2-17MG
Uses simple maps and grids to represent position and follow routes, including using compass directions MA2-17MG
Lesson One
Lesson One
We are learning to describe where something is using position words and using the points of the compass.
We are learning to describe where something is using position words and using the points of the compass.
Giving directions using position of objects
Giving directions using position of objects
Mystery location – Students are asked to describe the location of an object in the classroom eg ‘My object is fifth from the left and it’s in the second row on the back wall’.
Complete one of these worksheets.
Location.pdfDescribing position.pdf
Compass directions
Compass directions
Another way to give directions is to use the compass.
Whole class – Game N, S, E, W, NW, NE, SW, SE making quarter, half and whole body turns. Instruct a student to move from one end of the classroom to the other giving specific instructions on direction and using as much position language as possible. Students to do this in pairs. positions
Now complete the activities below. The carnival activity has the instructions on the second page.
Simple map - compass directions.pdfCarnival map activity.pdf- Read “Possum Magic”
- Write the names of the Capital Cities around Australia
- Draw arrows showing the directions that the possums travelled from city to city
- Write the correct compass directions to complete the sentences
Lessons Two and Three
Lessons Two and Three
We are learning to use a grid to describe the position of things.
We are learning to use a grid to describe the position of things.
Grid positions
Grid positions
A third way to show the position of something is to use a grid.
Explore this map of the Fantasy world of The Wizard of Oz, and see if you can find the different places listed.
Then discuss coordinates:
Your teacher will give you some practice with using reading maps from a grid. When you have finished, please glue your work into your Maths scrapbooks:
Funtastic park.pdfMap coordinates.pdfThis is a fun look at how coordinates work. And coordinates is the Maths word for how you describe the spaces or lines for the Battleships game.
Now click on the image beside this, and follow through the 7 sections on the left hand side.
If you have time, play a game of battleships with a partner.
You will need some grid paper from your teacher, and you need to hide/find:
1 Aircraft carrier 5 squares
2 Battleships 4 squares each
3 Cruisers 3 squares each
4 Submarines 2 squares each
Lessons Four and Five
Lessons Four and Five
Your teacher will go through a Treasure Map project with you, and you will complete the Treasure Map activities. You will need to follow a list of instructions very carefully, and include everything listed in the instructions. You have two days to make it. Click through the slides below to see what others have done, but don't rely on what you see, because some of these are good quality and others don't meet all the requirements!
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