Numeracy - Y3&4
Houston we have a problem!
What am I learning?
Problem solving
How can I make sure I am successful?
Using the key words in the problem
Circle the numbers
Solving the problem using a formula
Activity description/steps:
Problem 1: Elias had 20 poke balls but lost some in a battle and now has 3 left. How many poke balls did he lose?
...Too easy? Try this
Problem 2:
Izma and Meiva were walking along the beach and found thirty seven sea shells. Eulalia gave them 59 more but not before she put two in her pocket.
How many shells do they have altogether?
Extras for early finishers
Try this number search
Numeracy - Y5&6
Sugar Rush!
What am I learning?
*How to find out the percentage of a number.
How can I make sure I am successful?
*I can follow mathematical formulas correctly.
*I can read labels and choose the correct information for my purpose.
Activity description/steps:
Sugar is everywhere! Today we are going to find out how much sugar is in our food.
A 330ml can of coke contains 35g of sugar. What percentage of the coke is made up of sugar?
Use this 2-step formula to find out the percentage of sugar in the coke:
1. (amount of sugar) divide by (weight or volume) = (35 ÷ 330) = 0.106
2. (answer from step 1) multiply by 100 = (0.106) x 100 = 10.6%
A can of coke is made up of 10.6% of sugar.
Q1. One serving of raspberry jam is 15g. There is 10.3g of sugar in one serving. What percentage of the jam is made up of sugar? Use the 2-step formula and show your working.
1. (amount of sugar) divide by (weight or volume) = ( ) ÷ ( ) =
2. (answer from step 1) multiply by 100 = ( ) x 100 = %
Q2. Find 2 food items in your household and work out what percentage of sugar is in them. Show your 2-step formula for working out the percentage. If you can, post a photo of the nutrition label. Can you find a food item that is made up of over 50% sugar?
Extras for early finishers: A teaspoon can hold 5g of sugar. If there is 35g of sugar in a can of coke, how many teaspoons of sugar are there?
What is the recommended amount of sugar you should have per day?
Resources: Calculator
Youtube/Drive/PDF links:
https://nzmaths.co.nz/sites/default/files/2020-08/SugarRush_full_0.pdf
Literacy - Y3&4
High Flyer!
She pulled down on the chain with her left hand, steering herself towards her target. It was supposed to be the most exciting birthday present ever; a hot air balloon ride. However, Alice had been hanging on for dear life for over 100KM (since the basket of the hot air balloon had fallen off). She was now getting used to steering the huge balloon by manoeuvring her body, leaning to the left or to the right.
Terrified yet excited at the same time, Alice could just about make out her house and garden far below. It was the one surrounded by trees straight ahead, wasn’t it?
She took a deep breath and focused…
What am I learning?
Reading and comprehension
How can I make sure I am successful?
I can answer the questions correctly
Read the text carefully
Use the key words
Illustrate an air balloon
Activity description/steps:
1. Can you continue the story about Alice and the hot air balloon? What happens?
2.Which hand did Alice use to steer the chain?
3.Why do you think Alice was excited about her birthday present?
4.Why do you think the basket for the hot air balloon fell off?
5.What does terrified mean?
6.Draw a hot air balloon
Extras for early finishers
Sentence challenge
Can you write a sentence that uses an apostrophe for omission?
E.g.
cannot = can’t
have = I’ve
he will= he’ll
she is= she’s
we have= we’ve
will not = won’t
Resources:
Pencil, paper and coloured pencils
Literacy - Y5&6
Weekend Recount!
What am I learning?
*How to write a recount based on my own personal experience.
How can I make sure I am successful?
*I have included all the features of a recount writing.
*I will use a variety of descriptive language to engage my readers.
*I will produce a solid amount of writing (2-3 paragraphs minimum).
Activity description/steps:
What have you been up to during the lockdown? Write a recount based on something that you did or a situation that occurred during the last week. The purpose of your writing is to describe your personal experience for the reader’s information and enjoyment.
Recount Features:
Title.
Orientation: Who, when, what, where, why?
Use dialogue, adjectives, or adverbs to describe the situation in an interesting way.
Written in chronological order.
Concluding comments express your opinion about the event described.
Written in past tense.
Extras for early finishers
Illustrate an image for your recount writing.
Youtube/Drive/PDF
links:
Te Reo Māori - Y3&4
Introducing yourself!
IMG_3203.MOVWhat am I learning?
Introduce yourself and others in te reo
How can I make sure I am successful?
I can watch how to model the reo
I can practise with a buddy
I can record myself and my buddy introducing each other
Activity description/steps:
1.Watch the video and practise with your buddy
2.Video or record yourself
3.Post on dojo
Extras for early finishers
P.E - Y5&6
The Plank Challenge
What am I learning?
*I am learning to build strength and resilience through exercise.
How can I make sure I am successful?* I am engaging in regular physical activities.
*I can describe the benefits of physical activity to my well-being.
Activity description/steps:
Planking is an amazing exercise which develops your core strength, posture, and mental resilience.
All you need is a flat surface and a timing device.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHI_naQ3dSE
Watch the Youtube video which instructs you on the proper form for planking. It is essential that you distribute your weight across your entire body rather than leaning on your arms too much. Tighten your stomach and don’t let your hip drop too low. Focus your mind on your breathing.
Record how long you can hold your planking position with your timer. Take a break and try again. What is the longest time you can plank for? Do you think you could beat your time today if you try again tomorrow?
Post your time or a photo/ video of you planking on class dojo. Can you think of any benefits by planking every day?
Extras for early finishers: Keep a daily record of your planking times.
Resources: Flat surface and a device to record your time.
Youtube/Drive/PDF links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHI_naQ3dSE