Learning Path
Outdoor Maths: 3rd & 4th Class Learning Path
By Moira Lambe
There are many lovely activities to choose from here that you can incorporate into any maths lesson while bringing the pupils out into the fresh air.
4 resources in this Learning Path
1
School Maths Trail: 3rd&4th
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/35882/35650.pdf Added: 27 Apr 2021 Contributor: Moira Lambe Resource type: Cluiche / Plean Ceachta / Tionscadal / Worksheet / ActivityA Maths Trail designed for use around any school. Could also be edited to suit particular areas. Includes topics such as addition/subtraction, data, measures and shape and space.
View full descriptionHow it maps to the curriculum
- 3-4
- Matamaitic
3-4
3-4
3-4
3-4
Strand: Ginearálta/Neamhshonraithe
Suggestions for use: Divide the class into groups and send them off on a huge treasure hunt to find the answers around the school. They can create their own question at the end and challenge their classmates.
2
Create a Boardgame Outdoor Challenge
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/35949/35717.pdf Added: 28 Apr 2021 Contributor: Moira Lambe Resource type: Plean Ceachta / ActivityCreate a board game for up to 6 people to play using a range of small and large materials. Teach about reusing and recycling as well as getting those maths brains working!
Resource provided by the UK Learning through Landscapes initiative.
How it maps to the curriculum
Strand: Ginearálta/Neamhshonraithe
Suggestions for use: Divide the class into groups to come up with a game and challenge other groups to try it out.
5-6
5-6
5-6
Strand: Ginearálta/Neamhshonraithe
Suggestions for use: Divide the class into groups to come up with a game and challenge other groups to try it out.
3
Ball Run STEM Challenge
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/35961/35729.pdf Added: 28 Apr 2021 Contributor: Moira Lambe Resource type: Plean Ceachta / ActivityFind a ball and make it travel in a fun way. Think tubes, pipes, ramps, funnels – whatever you have to hand! Can you make your ball change direction more than once? Travel in a circle? Change speed? Etc…
Resource provided by the UK Learning through Landscapes initiative.
How it maps to the curriculum
3-4
Strand: Fuinneamh agus fórsaí
Suggestions for use: Divide your class into groups and allow them to create their own ball run using materials that are easily found at home and at school.
5-6
Strand: Fuinneamh agus fórsaí
Suggestions for use: Divide your class into groups and allow them to create their own ball run using materials that are easily found at home and at school.
Strand: Ginearálta/Neamhshonraithe
Suggestions for use: Divide your class into groups and allow them to create their own ball run using materials that are easily found at home and at school.
Strand: Ginearálta/Neamhshonraithe
Suggestions for use: Divide your class into groups and allow them to create their own ball run using materials that are easily found at home and at school.
4
2D to 3D Shape Outdoor Task
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/35972/35740.pdf Added: 29 Apr 2021 Contributor: Moira Lambe Resource type: Plean Ceachta / ActivityUse this task card to challenge your pupils to create 2D and 3D shapes using outdoor objects. Bring your maths lessons out into the fresh air.
Resource provided by the UK Learning through Landscapes initiative.
