Learning Path
Exploring Length with Fifth and Sixth Class Learning Path
By PDST
These activities can be used to teach the concept of length in fifth and sixth class
8 resources in this Learning Path
1
Pitch Perimeter Worksheets
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/18626/18307.zip Added: 17 Aug 2016 Contributor: Selina Moore Resource type: OtherPupils can practise calculating the perimeter of goals and pitches with these well-structured worksheets for all abilities.
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- 5-6
- Mathematics
Strand: Measures
Strand unit: Length
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- estimate and measure the perimeter of regular and irregular shapes
Suggestions for use: Students can complete the various worksheets. Set up a rotation station for students to problem solve the football perimeter puzzles.
2
Perimeter Quiz
http://www.softschools.com/quiz_time/math/geometry/theme149.html Added: 31 Dec 2007 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: AssessmentThis quiz has 8 questions. Each question contains a detailed picture of a regular or irregular 2D shape. The user must select the perimeter from 3 given answers.
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- 5-6
- Mathematics
Strand: Measures
Strand unit: Length
Suggestions for use: none
3
Fidget Spinner Science Lesson
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/22834/22557.pdf Added: 22 May 2017 Contributor: Aoife McDonnell Resource type: PresentationDownloadable PowerPoint on last page for teachers to guide students through an investigation on fidget spinners. Students interest in fidget spinners is targeted by examining factors affecting spin time. Observations can be recorded on ready made recording tables. Students need to analyse results.
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- 5-6
- Mathematics
Strand: Measures
Strand unit: Time
Suggestions for use: Dowload PPT on last slide. Teacher use PPT as a guide in carrying out scientific investigations.
Strand: Measures
Strand unit: Length
4
The Earth and Moon to Scale
http://spacemath.gsfc.nasa.gov/weekly/5Page23.pdf Added: 14 Dec 2008 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: AssessmentSet of 6 maths problems relating to a scaled drawing of the Earth and Moon.
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- 5-6
- Mathematics
Strand: Measures
Strand unit: Length
5
maths is fun
http://www.mathsisfun.com Added: 03 Jul 2015 Contributor: niamh forristal Resource type: GameFree resource, has games based on various strands of the Maths curriculum. American built but relevant to Irish curriculum too.
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- 3-4
- Mathematics
Suggestions for use: when you finish a chapter you can re-enforce the main topics through online games
6
Measurement
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/26260/25996.pdf Added: 10 Apr 2018 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: WorksheetStudents consider the various science equipment used for measuring and the units associated with the measurement. Q6 and Q8 require students to plan and design an experiment. * Worksheet is part of the ‘Science Differentiation in Action’ by SESS.
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- JC
- Science
Strand: 4. Physical World
Strand unit: 2. SI Units of Measurement:Measure/Calculate
7
Unit of Work for Teaching Length
https://nzmaths.co.nz/length-units-work Added: 24 Mar 2020 Contributor: PDST Resource type: Lesson PlanPractical activities for making length a meaningful and relatable concept in a child's life
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- in
- Mathematics
Strand: Measures
Strand unit: Length
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- compare and order objects according to length or height
- develop an understanding of the concept of lengt through exploration, discussion, and use of appropriate vocabulary
- develop an understanding of the concept of length through exploration, discussion, and use of appropriate vocabulary
- estimate and measure length in non-standard units
- select and use appropriate non-standard units to measure length, width or height. Discuss reasons for choice
8
A rod and a pole
https://nrich.maths.org/994 Added: 24 Mar 2020 Contributor: PDST Resource type: ActivityThis problem is one that combines logical thinking about lengths while using the operations of addition and subtraction in a practical way. It could be introduced during work on the measurement of length. It also provides an opportunity for learners to consider the effectiveness of alternative strategies.
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- 5-6
- Mathematics
Strand: Measures
Strand unit: Length
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- estimate and measure length using appropriate metric units
- rename measures of length
