7.+Measurement

Lead into paddock. Leading question "I have two paddocks, which paddock should I buy so that I can grow the most grass?" Discussion on how this may be done. Materials available such as different shape counters, connectors, MAB unit blocks, rulers, scissors. Lead students into "What is another term/word we can use for the space inside the paddock?" Sharing/discussion at the end - discussion and explanation of different strategies. || ||
 * TOPIC/CONCEPT || TASK || RESOURCE ||
 * Perimeter - introduction ||  ||   ||
 * Area - introduction || Times table paddocks - warm up
 * Area - introduction || Times table paddocks - warm up
 * Area - introduction || Times table paddocks - warm up