Lesson summary
Working as a class, students map the locations of different habitats on their school ground. They collect data to identify which habitats are the ‘hot spots’ for the most kind of plants and animals (species diversity).
Learning intentions:
Students will...
- build an understanding of mapping and data collection.
Lesson guides and printables
Lesson details
Curriculum mapping
Australian curriculum content descriptions:
Year 3 Mathematics:
- Create and interpret simple grid maps to show position and pathways (ACMMG065)
Year 3 Science:
- Represent and communicate ideas and findings in a variety of ways such as diagrams, physical representations and simple reports (ACSIS060)
Year 4 Mathematics:
- Use simple scales, legends and directions to interpret information contained in basic maps (ACMMG090)
Year 4 Science:
- Represent and communicate ideas and findings in a variety of ways such as diagrams, physical representations and simple reports (ACSIS071)
Syllabus Outcomes: ST2-4WS, MA2-17MG, MA2‑2WM.
Resources required
- Art materials
- Copies of a school ground map
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