Day 4

Welcome to Day 4 of the Turtle pack!

To complete today's activities, you will need:

pencils

a workbook or paper

a recording device

grid paper

(PDF file 70kb)

sticky tape or glue

scissors

recycled materials

During today's activities, you might see the icons below:

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listen

speak

write

explore

reflect

Acknowledgement of Country

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listen

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 – Westdale Public School

Duration: 1:13

English

Comprehension – Character hot seat

You will need:

pencils

a workbook

a recording device

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Watch and listen to the video.

  • Write down the descriptive words that describe the characters in the story.

'The World's Worst Children' by David Walliams

Duration: 7:07

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write

Watch the video and complete the activity.

  • Pick a character from Dribbling Drew and write a list of questions for that character.

Hint! You could choose Drew, Miss Past, Mr Numbings or Winston, the security guard.

  • Then, pretend you are the chosen character and answer the questions.

  • Record your interview.

Character hot seat

Duration: 2:56

Writing – Character description

You will need:

pencils

a workbook or paper

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Watch the video and then have a go.

Character description

Duration: 2:50

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  • Tap the spinner to generate a character for your descriptive writing.

  • Brainstorm some words to describe your character.

  • Create noun groups and descriptive sentences to write a description of the character.

Hint! Select the dropdown below to see an example.

Character wheel spinner

What a good character description looks like (select arrow)

The excitable genie popped out of her ornate bottle in a cloud of smoke. The air surrounding us suddenly smelt sweet. There in front of us stood an enormous genie. She had glorious black hair that flowed down to her hips. The beautiful genie was dressed in a magnificent purple and gold jumpsuit. When she turned to face us, the genie’s gorgeous eyes were like brilliant sparkling crystals. She opened her mouth to speak and, to our surprise, out came a thunderous voice. “My name is Gloria and I’m here to grant you three wishes,” sang the enthusiastic genie.

Vocabulary – Prefixes

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Watch and listen to the video.

Prefix – not

Duration: 1:12

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Watch the video and then have a go.

Negative prefixes

Duration: 1:33

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  • Add the correct prefix (un, dis, in, im, il, ir) to the missing words to make the statements below true.

For example: The student was unhappy about not being selected on the team.

Hint! Select the blue 'tip' bubble if you need help with the missing base word. Also, select the drop down underneath the sentences for a list of negative prefixes.

  • Select the blue 'Check' button once you have finished.

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Negative prefixes (select arrow)

Negative Prefixes Prefix: A word or a group of letters that you put at the beginning of a word to change its meaning. un- in- dis- im- added to words beginning with m or p ir- added to words beginning with r il- added to words beginning with l equals not un- unfortunate unhappy uninterested unreliable unimaginative untidy unnecessary in- inability inaccurate inactive incomplete independent incapable inadvisable dis- dishonest disappear dissatisfied dislike disconnect disagree disobedient disadvantage im- impatient impossible impolite imperfect impractical immortal impersonal ir- irregular irresponsible irrational irresistible irreversible irrelevant irrespective il- illegal illegible illogical illiterate

Mini break

Exploring our world – Languages of our Land

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speak

Watch and listen to the video.

King Parrot

Duration: 1:02

Mathematics

Warm up – Mental addition strategies

You will need:

pencils

a workbook or paper

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Add these numbers mentally (in your head, without writing): 3 + 5 + 35 + 37

  • What are 2 different ways you can do this? Record your thinking.

  • Which way was easier? Why?

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Watch this video to see some ways of thinking flexibly when adding numbers.


  • Did you use either of these ways of thinking to solve the question?

  • Were the ways you solved the question mentally easier or harder? Why?

Mental addition strategies

Duration: 2:11

What is perimeter?

You will need:

coloured pencils

a workbook or paper

grid paper (PDF file, 70 KB)

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Watch and listen to the video.

What is perimeter?

Duration: 1:25

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Watch and listen to the next video.


Hint! This video will help you to complete the task below.

Math Antics – What is perimeter?

Duration: 7:28

write

Use the information from the two videos above and your own understanding to complete a frayer board.


Hint! Watch the video below to learn about Frayer boards if you haven't used one before.

Example – Frayer board template

A frayer board with 'perimeter' in the middle. Around it are 4 quadrants. The first is definition, the next is how to find it, the next is non-examples and the last is examples.
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Watch and listen to the video if you haven't completed a Frayer board before.

What is a Frayer board?

Duration: 1:45

Around the garden

You will need:

pencils

a workbook or paper

write

Imagine that you have 60m of fencing to make a fence around your garden.

  • What might your garden look like?

  • Label the lengths of each side of your garden bed.

  • How may different garden beds can you make?

  • What if the garden was not in the shape of a rectangle? What might it look like?

Around the garden

Would you like a tip?

  • You can draw your garden using this grid paper.

  • Here is a garden bed that has some of the side lengths already labeled. What are the missing lengths so that the total perimeter is 60m?

Image of a garden bed partially labeled with 20 metres and 10 metres.

Your challenge is to use this tip to help you solve the main task.

Want to stretch your thinking?

  • The garden is not in the shape of a rectangle. What might it look like?

  • Only 2 sides of the garden are the same length. What might it look like now?

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Complete the quiz to check your understanding.

Perimeter quiz

Mini break

Active break – Fresh Start Fitness

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explore

Watch the video and join in.

Blast Off!

Duration 2:50

STEM challenge

Make a floating craft – Get inspired!

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Watch and listen to the videos.

Why do ships float?

Duration: 3:56

This is how a boat moves in the water

Duration: 1:30

Plan

You will need:

pencils

a workbook or paper

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Watch and listen to the video.

Cardboard boat

Duration: 4:24

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Watch and listen to the next video.

Design a floating craft – Part 1

Duration: 2:03

write

Have a go!

  • Think about different materials you could find and use to make your own boat.

Hint! You can use cardboard like the video suggested, or experiment with other materials.

  • Brainstorm your ideas by drawing or listing them.


Hint! Use the planning guide (PDF file 107 KB) if you're not sure where to start.

Example – brainstorm of recycled materials you could use to make a boat

Student work sample. A brainstorm of ideas to make a recycled materials floating craft.

Design

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Watch and listen to the video.

Design a floating craft – Part 2

Duration: 1:04

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Have a go!

  • Use your list of materials to design a floating craft.

  • Draw a picture of your craft and label the different materials you will use.


Hint! Use the planning guide (PDF file, 107 KB) if you're not sure where to start.

Example – planning a floating craft

Student work sample plan for a cardboard boat. Boat includes a cardboard hull, and a sail made from straws and paper.
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Challenge! Try to include a way to make your boat move through the water.

Create

You will need:

sticky tape or glue

scissors

recycled materials

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Watch and listen to the video.

Design a floating craft – Part 3

Duration: 2:19

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Have a go!

  • Use your plan and the recycled materials to create a floating craft. You might need an adult to help you.

  • Test your floating craft by placing it in a tub of water.

  • Did it float or sink?


Important! Check with an adult before you fill any tubs with water or place objects into the water.

Example – floating craft made from recycled materials

Sequence of steps demonstrating how to make a paddle boat from recycled materials.
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Challenge!

  • If your craft floats, try adding small objects to it, like marbles or small stones. How many objects can it hold?

  • If it sank, think about what caused it to sink. Try again with a different design or using different materials.

Mini break

Wind-down – Music

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explore

Watch the videos and join in.

Hint! The lyrics are below the videos if you need them.

We Are (Lyric Video)

Duration: 3:28

We Are (Auslan Translation)

Duration: 3:33

Lyrics (select arrow)

We Are

Music: Count Us In 2019 Program

Music and Lyrics: B. Cavanagh/A. Farnan/J. Foreman/S. Mlaih/R. Nair/J. River


[Verse 1]

We're losing faith

And things won't change

Stuck inside a rainy day


The road is long

We stay strong

We can find a better way


[Pre-Chorus]

All we need is a little music to lift our spirits high

Stop and listen to the rhythm and just remember...


[Chorus]

We are people

We are more

We raise voices

We are strong

We sing songs

We're musical like

La da da da


Go to space

We're astronauts

Fireworks about to burst

We light up the universe

Like la da da da da


[Post-Chorus]

You're not alone

You're not alone

Just let the music take you home


You're not alone

You're not alone

Just let the music take you home


[Verse 2]

Why can't we see a better dream?

Put our differences aside?


Turn it round

The sun is found

Sing together side by side


[Pre-Chorus]

All we need is a little music to lift our spirits high

Stop and listen to the rhythm and just remember...


[Chorus]

We are people

We are more

We raise voices

We are strong

We sing songs

We're musical like

La da da da


Go to space

We're astronauts

Fireworks about to burst

We light up the universe

Like la da da da da


[Post-Chorus]

You're not alone

You're not alone

Just let the music take you home


You're not alone

You're not alone

Just let the music take you home


[Bridge]

Hey-o hey-o hey-o hey-o

Hey-o hey-o hey-o hey-o

Hey-o hey-o hey-o hey-o

La da da da da


Hey-o hey-o hey-o hey-o

Hey-o hey-o hey-o hey-o

Hey-o hey-o hey-o hey-o

La da da da da


[Chorus]

We are people

We are more

We raise voices

We are strong

We sing songs

We're musical like

La da da da


Go to space

We're astronauts

Fireworks about to burst

We light up the universe

Like la da da da da


[Post-Chorus]

You're not alone

You're not alone

Just let the music take you home


You're not alone

You're not alone

Just let the music take you home


[Outro]

You're not alone

You're not alone

Just let the music take you home


You're not alone

You're not alone

Just let the music take you home

Well done completing today's learning activities!

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