How many marbles can a paper boat hold? The hands-on activity ‘Solve It or Sink It’ shows students how to make a paper boat then test its carrying capacity by loading it with marbles. Students record their findings on the learning activity. An answer sheet is provided and includes teaching notes with suggestions for supporting …More
The intriguing learning activity, ‘Working with Wool’ uses the real-life context of sheep farming to enable students to practise calculating measurements using multiplication and division. This activity includes comprehensive teaching notes to be read before beginning the activity with students, as they feature useful background information and suggestions for supporting learning. An answer sheet is …More
This reading comprehension activity ‘A Real Pain in the Neck’, asks students to answer comprehension questions on a text about the weight of students’ backpacks .
This quick reference chart, ‘Balancing Scales’ can be reproduced for classroom use.
This measurement worksheet, ‘Converting Measurement 1’ allows for practice converting within the same system of measurement. Answer sheet provided with file download.
This measurement worksheet, ‘Converting Measurement 2’ allows for practice converting within the same system of measurement. Answer sheet provided with file download.
This measurement worksheet, ‘Estimate the Unit Conversion’ allows for practice solving measurement problems using estimation. Answer sheet provided with file download.
This measurement worksheet, ‘Estimate the Unit Conversion 2’ allows for practice using estimation. Answer sheet provided with file download.
This hands-on activity, ‘Gravity and Mass 1’ asks students to make a simple scale to show that the more mass an object has, the greater the effect of gravity.
This hands-on activity, ‘Gravity and Mass 2’ asks students to use a simple scale to investigate objects of different mass.
This hands-on activity, ‘Gravity and Mass 3’ asks students to introduce the concept of weight as gravity pulling on mass through using scales to measure how heavy different objects are.
This oral language photo activity ‘Nurse’, enhances vocabulary and concept development by providing a thought-provoking visual stimulus that can be used as a prompt to engage students in discussion. Each photo is complete with an accompanying lesson plan featuring tips and activities to develop oral language and vocabulary further.
This measurement worksheet, ‘Measurement’ allows for practice determining the appropriate type of measurement to use in a given situation. Answer sheet provided with file download.
This geometry and measurement worksheet, ‘Measurement’ offers an introduction to measurement and units of measure. Answer sheet provided with file download.
This geometry and measurement worksheet, ‘Measurement’ provides guidance on measuring and estimating quantities. Answer sheet provided with file download.
This measurement worksheet, ‘Mixed Measurement 1’ allows for practice solving measurement word problems. Answer sheet provided with file download.
This measurement worksheet, ‘Mixed Measurement 2’ allows for practice solving measurement word problems. Answer sheet provided with file download.
This measurement worksheet, ‘Mixed Units of Measurement 1’ allows for practice with questions involving measurement. Answer sheet provided with file download.
This assessment item ‘Physics Quiz’ can be used to assess students’ knowledge of basic physics concepts. Answer sheet provided with file download.
This quick reference chart, ‘Simple Machines Chart’ provides a visual summary of simple machines and how they make moving loads easier.
This beginning maths worksheet, ‘Units of Measurement’ allows for practice recognising and measuring objects. Answer sheet provided with file download.
It�s that easy!