Day 5
Welcome to Day 5 of the Seal pack!
To complete today's activities, you will need:
pencils
a workbook or paper
2 containers which are different sizes
water
During today's activities, you might see the icons below:
look
listen
speak
write
explore
reflect
Acknowledgement of Country
Watch and listen to the Acknowledgement of Country.
We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the Land and pay respect to the Elders past, present and emerging. We would also like to extend that respect to other Aboriginal people.
Acknowledgement of Country – Callaghan Education Pathways
Duration: 1:52
English
Writing – Nouns
You will need:
pencils
a workbook or paper
Watch and listen to the video.
ABC Kids – Possum Magic by Mem Fox
Duration: 6:55
Watch the video and join in.
Writing – Nouns
Duration: 9:13
Handwriting – E e
You will need:
pencils
a workbook or paper
Watch the video and join in.
Writing – E e
Duration: 10:53
Have a go on the activity sheet.
Hint! You can do these activities on plain paper or in your workbook if you prefer.
Handwriting sheet
Handwriting_practice_sheet_Stage1.pdfDownload: Handwriting practice sheet – Stage 1
(PDF file, 30 KB)
Mini break
Exploring our world – Do you know?
Watch and listen to the video.
How does a helicopter fly?
Duration: 1:20
Mathematics
Capacity – Which container holds more?
Capacity – Pouring problem
You will need:
coloured pencils
a workbook or paper
Look at the picture of 2 glasses of water.
Which one would you rather have?
Explain your reasons.
2 glasses of water
Watch the video.
What do you think will happen next?
Draw a picture of what you think will happen next.
Read a description of the video (select arrow)
Video shows two curved glasses, each equally full of water.
Each glass is approximately three-quarters full.
The glasses are wider at the top than the bottom.
One glass is lifted and begins to pour its water into the other glass.
The video ends before the water is completely poured out.
Watch the video to see what happens.
Are you surprised by the result? Why or why not?
Explain what is happening.
Read a description of the video (select arrow)
Video shows two curved glasses, each equally full of water.
Each glass is approximately three–quarters full.
The glasses are wider at the top than the bottom.
One glass is lifted and begins to pour its water into the other glass.
The water from one glass fills the other glass to the very top but does not over flow.
Capacity – Comparing containers
You will need:
2 different sized containers
water
Which container has the biggest capacity? Follow the steps below to find out which container holds more water.
Hint! Use a tray or do this activity outside or over a sink as you may spill water.
Step 1
Find 2 different containers that you can fill with water.
Make sure you have a space where it's okay if water spills (e.g. on a tray, outside or over the sink).
Step 2
Decide which container you think will hold more water.
Explain why.
For example "I think the yellow container will hold more water because it is taller."
Step 3
Fill the container that you think will hold the most amount of water.
Make sure you fill it to the very top!
Hint! It can be helpful to use another container to fill it up.
Step 4
Slowly pour the water from your first container into your second container.
Hint! You don't want it to overflow. If it fills to the top, you can stop pouring.
Step 5
Did the container fill all the way up?
What does this mean?
Hint! The green container is not filled to the top. This means the space inside the tall container is actually less than the short container! The width of the short container means it holds more space.
Step 6
Explain the results of your investigation.
For example "The round, green container has a bigger capacity. It can hold more water than the tall, yellow container."
Challenge!
Repeat the investigation again with different containers.
Hint! Try and use containers that are different shapes and sizes.
Order the containers from smallest capacity to largest capacity.
How can you test to see if you are right?
Explain the results of your investigation.
Mini break
Active break – 10@10
Watch the video and join in.
10@10 – Cricket
Duration: 9:32
Problem solving challenge
Design an animal habitat – Get inspired!
Watch and listen to the video.
Seal adaptions
Duration: 7:11
Plan
Watch and listen to the video.
Design an exhibit
Duration: 4:12
Have a go!
Investigate the animals below. Select the hotspots on the images to learn about their special adaptions and characteristics.
Choose one of the animals to design a habitat for.
Seal - Zoo - Plan.m4aAudio instructions. Duration: 0:17
Example – California sea lion
Example – Short beaked echidna
Example – Meerkat
Example – Cotton-top tamarin
Create
You will need:
coloured pencils
a workbook or paper
Have a go!
Design a habitat for your chosen animal. Remember to think about their needs and their special features or adaptions.
Make sure you include areas to meet all their needs. For example, aquatic animals need a place to swim. Animals that live in trees need areas they can climb. Flying birds need space to stretch their wings and fly.
Seal - Zoo - Create.m4aAudio instructions. Duration: 0:30
Example – otter habitat
Mini break
Wind-down – Story Salad
Listen to a story made up on the spot using 3 words.
Dinosaur
Rainbow
Bubbles
If you can't listen to this audio clip, select the arrow for instructions.
Read or listen to a story.
Now it's your turn! Make up a short story using the 3 words/pictures above. Your story could be funny, silly or scary!
Think:
Where will your story take place?
Who will your characters be?
What will the problem in your story be?
How will your characters solve the problem?
Tell your story to a friend, toy or family member.
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