Measurement
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No. of pages: 3

A patchwork quilt is the feature of the learning activity, ‘Tīvaevae Karakara’. Students need to use measurement to work out the number of cloth squares required to make the quilt which has a border and a flower design. They can then use a grid to design their own quilt pattern. An answer sheet is provided …More

Comprehension and Critical Thinking
No. of pages: 8

This reading comprehension activity, ‘A Carousel of Dreams’, asks students to answer comprehension questions on a text about a new carousel in New York City.

Ireland
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No. of pages: 1

This short nonfiction text, ‘C: Celtic Cross’ features important factual background information about these ancient stone crosses that have become Icons of Ireland. It is aimed at broadening students’ awareness of the symbols and icons associated with Irish culture and also features an activity for students to practise their handwriting.

Geometry
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No. of pages: 2

This learning activity, ‘Circle Power’, shows four children holding designs that they made with a circle-shaped block. Using circular shapes, students must work out how each design was made. An answer sheet is provided and includes accompanying teaching notes with suggestions for supporting learning and further exploration.

Art Project
No. of pages: 1

This art project, ‘Make Your Own Wrapping Paper’ provides instructions for creating wrapping paper using plain paper and paint.

Science Activity
No. of pages: 2

This hands-on activity, ‘Storing and Releasing Energy Project’ asks to explore kinetic energy through building and conducting an experiment using a pendulum.

Editing and Revising
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No. of pages: 4

This editing and revising learning activity, ‘My Dream House’ encourages students to recognise spelling errors, correct tense, punctuation and sentence structure. Answer sheet provided with file download.

Content Area Reading
No. of pages: 1

This content area reading learning activity ‘Preview and Predict’ allows students to develop their critical thinking skills by asking them to use the title, cover and illustrations of a book to predict what they might learn from reading it. Students are then asked to create their own cover, title and illustrations for the book to …More

Geometry
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No. of pages: 2

The archaeologist Linda-Anna has discovered some eroded clay designs. In this learning activity, ‘Sketching the Etching’, students help to complete the symmetrical designs and then create their own design on a piece of play dough or clay. An answer sheet is provided and includes teaching notes with suggestions for supporting learning and further exploration.

Geometry
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This hands-on activity, ‘Wrap It Up’, provides instructions for making wrapping paper with a printing block. Students apply translational and rotational symmetry to create frieze-type patterns. The accompanying teaching notes offer suggestions for supporting learning and further exploration.

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