Tuesday

Week P Stage 2

Hi there!

To complete today's activities, you will need:

a workbook

coloured pencils

paper

a measuring tool (e.g. a tape measure)

recording sheet (PDF file, 100 KB)

Care and Connect – caring for yourself, your family and your friends

You will need:

Pencils
Paper

Paper planes

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Hands-on activity
Writing activity

Let's get started!

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You will need:

  • pencils

  • paper.

Paper planes
Duration: 2:19

English

You will need:

Workbook
Pencils

Infographic video

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Listening activity
Speaking activity

Let's explore infographics!

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Infographic video

Duration: 0:59

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You will need:

  • a pencil

  • your workbook.

Note! You will not be required to use Adobe Spark to create your infographic. Watching the video will allow you to see the process involved. 


  • List 3 features that can be added to an infographic.

T4L Kids TVCreating an infographic with Adobe Spark

Duration: 3:01

Infographics

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Writing activity

Let's explore some more about infographics!

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You will need:

  • a pencil

  • your workbook.


  • View the infographics in the video and answer these questions:

    • How did they try and share the ‘important’ facts? 

    • Which infographic did you think was the best? Why?

    • What made them interesting - content or design? Or both?

    • How did the design (e.g. use of fonts, colour, graphics and imagery) contribute to how you felt about the information?

Infographics

Duration: 6:15

Sharing work

Share your work with your teacher.

Create your own infographic

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Listening activity
Writing activity

It's your turn to create an infographic!

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You will need:

  • pencils

  • your workbook

  • digital device (optional).


  • Create your own infographic poster that will help others to better understand an issue or concept you are studying in class.

Hint! You can create your infographic in your workbook or using a digital device.

Create your own infographic

Duration: 1:26

Brain break

Let's recharge!

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Hands-on activity

It’s time for a brain break so we can recharge for some more learning!

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10@10 – firefighters

Duration: 10:49

Virtual excursion

International Space Station

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Listening activity

This week we are exploring the International Space Station with Expedition 33 Commander, Suni Williams.

Today, Suni continues the International Space Station tour with a look at the Destiny, Kibo and Columbus laboratory modules, as well as the Quest airlock.

Station tour – Destiny, Kibo and Columbus
Duration: 5:10

Mathematics

You will need:

Workbook
Pencils
Tape measure
Worksheet

How far can you jump?

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hands-on activity
Writing activity

Let's investigate measurement!

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You will need:

  • a measuring tool (e.g. a tape measure)

  • recording sheet (PDF file, 100 KB)

  • a pencil

  • your workbook.


Hint! The instructions are also below if you need them.

Jump! – How far?
Duration: 7:42

© Australian Government Department of Education, Skills and Employment 2021 – Adapted from ReSolve

Writing activity

Part 1: Estimate

  • Estimate the length of 1 metre.

  • Compare your estimate with a measuring tool.


  • Estimate 1: Estimate how far you think you will be able to jump using the following jumping techniques:

    • two feet together

    • one-foot leap from standing

    • one-foot leap with a small run up.

  • Record your answers in the first column of your estimation table.

Estimation table – how far do you think you will jump?

Table for recording estimations - one row for each jump type.
  • Estimate 2: Have a practice jump (but don't measure it!) and refine your estimate. Record this in the second column of your table.


  • Estimate 3 (optional): Have a discussion about your estimates with a friend or family member. Refine your estimate if you need to.

hands-on activity

Part 2: Investigate

  • Mark a clear starting line for your jump.

  • Make 3 attempts for each type of jump.

  • Measure and record your results in the second table of your worksheet for each jump. Measurements need to be in metres and centimetres. For example, 37cm or 1m and 16cm.

Note: Jumps should be measured from the starting line to the back of your foot (just like in long jump).

Hint! Hold a small item (such as a piece of string) as you jump, then place it on the floor behind your foot so you know where you landed. This will help you measure more accurately.

Investigation table – recording your jumps

Table for recording results, one row for each jump type.
Writing activity

Part 3: Reflect

  • Record your longest measurement for each type of jump.

  • What is the difference between your shortest and longest jump?

Writing activity

Part 4: Analyse data

A class completed the '2 feet together' jump and graphed their results.

Take a close look at the graph.

  • What is the difference between the shortest and longest jump in each category?

  • What is the difference between the shortest and longest jump across all categories?

Class data – 2 feet together jump

Category 1 is 10-19cm (12cm and 17cm). Category 2 is 20-29cm (27cm, 21cm, 23cm). Category 3 is 30-39cm (35cm, 39cm, 35cm, 32cm). Category 4 is 40-49cm (48cm, 43cm). Category 5 is 50-59cm (53cm).

What if..?

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hands-on activity
Writing activity

Let's explore how far you could jump if you were an animal!

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You will need:

  • a measuring tool (e.g. a tape measure)

  • a pencil

  • your workbook.


Hint! The instructions are also below if you need them.

Jump! – What if?
Duration: 6:21

hands-on activity
Writing activity

Let's see how high you could jump if you were an animal!

Hint! You will need to measure and know your height for this activity.

A kangaroo can jump about 4 times its height (2m).

  • How far can the kangaroo jump?

  • How far could you jump if you were a kangaroo?
    Hint! It's 4 x your height.

A frog can jump about 30 times its body length (15cm).

  • How far can the frog jump?

  • How far could you jump if you were a frog?

Hint! It's 30 x your height.

A grasshopper can jump about 20 times its body length (6cm).

  • How far can the grasshopper jump?

  • How far could you jump if you were a grasshopper?
    Hint! It's 20 x your height.

A flea can jump about 200 times its body length (2cm).

  • How far can the flea jump?

  • How far could you jump if you were a flea?
    Hint! It's 200 x your height.

Writing activity
  • What tools did you use to measure your jumps?

  • What would be the best tool to use to measure how far you could jump if you were:

    • a kangaroo?

    • a frog?

    • a grasshopper?

    • a flea?

  • How do the tools you would use differ? Why would you use different tools? Would some tools produce more accurate measurements?

  • What do you think about the statement ‘The smaller the distance, the more accurate you tend to be’?

Sharing work

Share your work with your teacher.

For those who like a challenge!

Writing activity
  • If your original jumps were more than 1, 2 or 3 times your own height, what sort of animal might they be? Explain your reasoning.

History

You will need:

Workbook
Pencils

Community and remembrance

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Let's explore the origins and significance of Remembrance Day.

Watch the video and join in the activity.


You will need:

  • a pencil

  • your workbook.



  • Answer the questions asked in the video.


  • Record three interesting facts you learnt from watching the video.


  • List the customs, traditions and symbols associated with Remembrance Day.

    • Choose 3 and record some interesting facts.


Hint! You can stop the video at any time or go back and listen to answer the questions. The questions and examples are also below if you need them.

Community and remembrance – origins and significance of Remembrance Day
Duration: 7:29

Writing activity

Questions to answer while you watch the video

  1. What is Remembrance Day and what date is Remembrance Day?

  2. What do you think 'commemorate' means?

  3. Can you name a war that Australia has been involved in?

  4. The date of Remembrance Day marks the end of what world war?

  5. Approximately how many people died in World War I?

  6. Complete this sentence. Remembrance Day is also referred to as _____________ Day.

  7. What type of flower do people wear on Remembrance Day?

  8. How do we commemorate Remembrance Day in Australia? What activities take place?

  9. Why do you think Remembrance Day is important?

  10. What does your school do on Remembrance Day?

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Customs, traditions and symbols associated with Remembrance Day

There are many customs, traditions and symbols associated with Remembrance Day. Some examples include:

  • the laying of wreaths

  • dawn service

  • the Last Post

  • a period of silence

  • the Rouse

  • the Ode of Remembrance

  • red poppies, rosemary

  • the unknown solider

  • flags at half-mast (half way up the flag pole)

  • war memorials

  • honour rolls

  • medals.

Sharing work

Share your work with your teacher.

For those who like a challenge!

Writing activity
  • There is a famous poem named ‘In Flanders Fields’ by John McCrae (1872-1918).

Research:

    • the origins of this poem

    • why it is now so widely known and popular

    • what the enduring legacy is of 'In Flanders Fields' today.

Student voice

Sharing

Show how you feel about your learning today.