| Activity Outcome | Identifying similarities and differences in lunchboxes. Sorting lunchboxes into groups. Length. Size. 3D Shape. |
| MTS Set | 1
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| NSW Curriculum | DS1 Data |
| Topics | Collect and Organise Data
Summarise and Represent Data
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| Keywords | Sorting, Classifying, Arranging |
| Grouping | Whole class and small group |
| Resources | Lunchboxes for children to observe. |
| Lesson Notes | - Provide children with the opportunity to observe and describe lunchboxes including features and functions. See also Integration Links below.
- Ask: How are lunchboxes the same? How are lunchboxes different? Discuss ideas posed by children.
- Direct children to the activity sheet and ask: Can you draw 2 things that are the same about all lunchboxes? (box shape, hold food, made of plastic, 'flat' sides, corners...) Can you draw 2 things that are not always the same about lunchboxes? (colour, size, shape...)
- Provide children with the opportunity to share their drawings and ideas with the class. (See also Reflections below.)
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| Reflections | Ask: After several children have shared their drawings and ideas ask: Can you tell me what James/Brenda... told us about lunchboxes? Did Graeme/Toni... have ideas different to yours? How were Graeme's/Toni's... ideas different to yours? Has anyone shared the same ideas as you?
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| Integration Links | Health: Discuss: Healthy lunches, caring for a lunchbox.
Mathematics: Space: Shape: What shape is a lunchbox?
Mathematics: Measurement: How big is a lunchbox?
English: Speaking and Listening/Writing: You have lost your lunchbox! How would you describe it?
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| Internet Links | http://www.geocities.com/Area51/Hollow/4131/history.html An American site but has interesting historical photos showing changing interests of children through lunchboxes.
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| Answers | Not applicable |
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