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313 Water Play 4

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Activity OutcomeUsing comparative language associated with capacity. Identifying features of materials and objects.
MTS Set 1
NSW Curriculum MS3 Volume and Capacity
Topics Understand Units
Volume and Capacity
Keywords Volume and Capacity
GroupingSmall group, whole class and independent
ResourcesAs listed on the student activity sheet.
Lesson Notes
  • Provide small groups with a copy of the activity sheet.
  • Direct groups to Task 1. Ask: Which of these objects will float? Which of them will sink? Why do you think a tennis ball will float? Can you think of another object like a tennis ball that will float? Are there any objects on the list that will sink? Can you think of other objects that will sink?
  • Direct children to continue the discussion in their groups and to agree on which objects will float and which will sink.
  • Provide groups with the opportunity to share and discuss their responses.
  • Repeat for Task 2.
  • Collect the completed activity sheets.
  • Provide children with the opportunity to freely explore which objects float/sink and which materials absorb/don't absorb.
  • Bring all children together in their groups and return their activity sheets. Ask: Do you need to change any of your ideas about the objects that float or sink? Absorb or don't absorb? Provide children with the opportunity to reflect on, and check their work, before sharing responses.
ReflectionsSee Reflections in the Lesson Notes.
Integration Links Not applicable
Internet Links Not applicable
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