1. It's Estimation Time
EXPLORESuggested Learning Intentions
- To estimate, measure, and compare different lengths, masses, capacities, and temperatures of common items
- To accurately measure using scaled instruments
Sample Success Criteria
- I can estimate the size of a range of dimensions
- I can measure using a range of units
- I can compare different dimensions of two or more common shapes or objects
- I can explain my thinking using a range of manipulatives
2. Uncle Jack's Land
EXPLORESuggested Learning Intentions
- To compare and contrast perimeter and area
- To explain how to convert between units of linear measurement
- To formulate the rules for areas of two-dimensional shapes
- Students explore and define equable shapes
Sample Success Criteria
- I can explain the difference between perimeter and area
- I can convert between different units of measurement
- I can calculate the area of two-dimensional shapes
- I can define equable shapes
- I can use manipulatives to model and explain my thinking
3. Do We Have Enough Space?
EXPLORESuggested Learning Intentions
- To devise the formulas for area of two-dimensional shapes and to make connections to real-life problem applications of these rules
- To solve problems involving the comparisons of lengths and area using appropriate units
Sample Success Criteria
- I can calculate perimeter and area
- I can solve real-world problems using my knowledge of two-dimensional shapes
- I can model my solutions using a range of manipulatives
4. Who is Right?
EXPLORESuggested Learning Intentions
- To articulate the formulae for areas of two-dimensional shapes
- To explain how to convert between units of linear measurement
Sample Success Criteria
- I can convert between different units of measurement
- I can describe the formulae to calculate areas of two-dimensional shapes
- I can calculate the area of two-dimensional shapes
- I can use concrete materials to model my thinking and justify my solutions
5. How Big is That Balloon?
EXPLORESuggested Learning Intentions
- To compare different lengths, masses, capacities, and temperatures
- To convert between a range of units
- To theorise the volume of a sphere
Sample Success Criteria
- I can compare different measurements
- I can convert between different units of measure
- I can calculate the volume of a sphere
- I can use manipulatives to model and demonstrate my thinking