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017 How Big is My Footprint

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Activity OutcomeMeasuring foot length and area using blocks. Comparing size. Using small numbers in a personal context.
MTS Set 1
NSW Curriculum NS1 Whole Numbers
Topics Understand Whole Numbers
Keywords Personal Context, Number Sense, Count
GroupingIndependent
ResourcesObjects suitable for measuring short lengths: small blocks, paper clips, counters, wool... Objects suitable for covering a small area: counters, 2 cm cubes, coins, gumnuts...
Lesson Notes
  • It is suggested that this activity be provided to children after experience with one or more of the activities 013-016.
  • Provide children with the worksheet (there is space on the worksheet for the tracing of their foot) and the opportunity to choose from a selection of measuring materials.
  • Ask: "How big is your footprint?" and then allow children to have the time and space to answer the question in their own way. Note: Some children may want access to several worksheets where they measure their foot in different ways.
  • After children have completed their work ask: Can you tell me how big your footprint is? Look for children to describe size using a number of units. Note: Some children may still choose to simply carry out a direct measure of their foot using a length of wool or string.
ReflectionsAsk: What was the question you were asked? Did you answer the question? How did you answer the question? Could you answer the same question a different way?
Integration Links Science and Art: How many different animal footprint shapes can we find and draw? Why do different animals have different footprint shapes? Which animals have footprints that look like ours?

Internet Links Not applicable
AnswersAnswers will vary.