| Activity Outcome | Understanding scale models. Describing uses for scale models. |
| MTS Set | MTS5
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| NATIONAL Curriculum | Geometric Reasoning |
| Topics | Measurement Relationships
Scales
3D Shape
Reason Geometrically
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| Keywords | Volume and Capacity, Scale, 3D Shape |
| Grouping | Whole class and learning pairs. |
| Resources | Not applicable |
| Lesson Notes | - Direct students to task 1 and ask: What is a scale model? Do you think scale models of the Sydney Harbour Bridge would be popular? Why do you think that? Who would buy them? Can you think of other models of famous Australian building s and landmarks that you might be able to buy? Can you think of other models of famous Australian building s and landmarks that you might be able to buy? Can you think of other examples of scale models that you could see or buy?
- (Model trains, dolls of famous singers...) When a designer is making a scale model what things should they think about to make the model look real?
- Direct students to complete task 1 - What is a scale model?
- Provide the opportunity for students to share their responses to the question.
- Place students into pairs (each with their own copy of the activity sheet).
- Direct pairs to task 2 and ask: How many different uses can you find for making models? List as many ideas as you can.
- Place pairs into groups of 4 and ask: (Reflection) Can you improve your list by listening to ideas from others in your group?
- Bring groups together to share ideas. Ask: Did you improve your list by listening to other's ideas? Can you give me an example of you improved your list?
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| Reflections | See Lesson Notes.
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| Answers | Not applicable |
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