Day 5
Welcome to Day 5 of the Turtle pack!
To complete today's activities, you will need:
pencils
a workbook or paper
a jug of water
a collection of containers to measure
a measuring cup
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 – Keiraville Public School
Duration: 0:38
English
Imagination – The Paper Dolls
You will need:
pencils
a workbook or paper
Watch and listen to the video.
'The Paper Dolls' by Julia Donaldson
Duration: 4:39
Watch the video and then have a go.
Imagination – The Paper Dolls
Duration: 3:01
Imagine a scene.
Draw what you think could happen to the paper dolls.
Write a sentence about your drawing.
Hint! Look at the pictures for some ideas.
Example 1 – The paper dolls ride the bus to London.
Example 2 – A giant chicken tries to peck the paper dolls apart.
Handwriting – day, week, year
You will need:
pencils
a workbook or paper
Watch the video and join in.
Handwriting – day, week, year
Duration: 13:05
Have a go on the activity sheet.
Hint! You can do these activities on plain paper or in your workbook if you prefer.
Handwriting practice sheet – Stage 1
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 toilet flush?
Duration: 1:40
Mathematics
Capacity – Smallest to largest
These items all have capacity. Drag and sort the object from smallest capacity to largest capacity.
Hint! Select the blue 'Check' button when you have finished.
Capacity – Measuring capacity
You will need:
coloured pencils
a workbook or paper
a jug of water
a collection of containers to measure
a measuring cup
Watch the video and then have a go.
Hint! The instructions are also below if you need them.
Measuring capacity
Duration: 3:58
It's your turn!
Collect the materials you need.
Estimate the capacity of the containers you are going to measure.
Measure the capacity of each container.
Important! Be careful not to spill the water. It's a good idea to ask an adult to help you.
Draw each container and write its capacity in your workbook.
Challenge!
Measure the capacity of the same containers again.
Record the capacity of each container in your workbook.
Did you get the same amount? Why or why not?
Mini Break
Active break – 10@10
Watch the video and join in.
10@10 – Running
Duration: 10:11
Problem solving challenge
Design a turtle habitat – Get inspired!
Watch and listen to the video.
Meet Dorri – An Eastern Snake-Necked Turtle
Duration: 5:12
Plan
Watch and listen to the next video.
Features of a freshwater turtle habitat
Duration: 2:48
Let's investigate the Eastern Snake-Necked turtle.
Select the hotspots on the image to learn about their special adaptions and characteristics.
Example – Eastern Snake-Necked Turtle
Create
You will need:
coloured pencils
a workbook or paper
Have a go!
Design a habitat for an Eastern Snake-Necked Turtle. Remember to think about their needs and their special features or adaptions.
Hint! Make sure you include areas to meet all their needs. For example, it needs water to swim in and land areas to rest and bask in the sun.
Example – Eastern Snake-Necked Turtle habitat
Mini break
Wind-down – Story Salad
Let's listen to a story made up on the spot using 3 words.
Bike
Chocolate
Piano
If you can't listen to the audio clip, select the arrow for instructions.
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.
Well done completing today's learning activities!
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