Take mathematics out of the classroom and into the environment. Students will investigate real life mathematics problems with an environmental touch while exploring the gardens.
What happens?
- Explore the Gardens and investigate real life mathematics problems.
| Stages: |
ES1, Stage 1, Stage 2, Stage 3 |
| Themes: |
Mathematics, Problem Solving, Adaptations, Environments |
| Duration: |
2 hours |
| Location: |
Wollongong Botanic Garden |
| Price: |
$12.50 per child |
| Contact: |
4227 7667; botanicgarden@wollongong.nsw.gov.au |
Curriculum Links
ES1
MAe-1WM: describes mathematical situations using everyday language, actions, materials and informal recordings
Stage One
MA1-9MG: measures, records, compares and estimates lengths and distances using uniform informal units, metres and centimetres
Stage Two
GE2-1: examines features and characteristics of places and environments
MA2-9MG: measures, records, compares and estimates lengths, distances and perimeters in metres, centimetres and millimetres, and measures, compares and records
Stage Three
3-9MG: selects and uses the appropriate unit and device to measure lengths and distances, calculates perimeters, and converts between units of length
ST3-10LW: