Outdoor Learning - Volume

Australian curriculum (v9.0) content descriptions:

Mathematics:

Students learn to:

• solve problems involving the surface area and volume of composite objects using appropriate units (AC9M10M01)

General capabilities: Critical and Creative Thinking.

Cross-curriculum priority: Sustainability.

Relevant parts of Year 10 achievement standards:
By the end of Year 10, students solve measurement problems involving surface area and volume of composite objects.

• Formula sheet – Perimeter, Area and Volume (optional)
• Looking for Shapes – Worksheet – one per student
• Measuring tape – one per group

This lesson is designed to build students’ competencies in the following skills:

• creativity
• critical thinking

Level of teacher scaffolding: Medium - oversee activity and facilitate discussion.

This lesson is designed to be taught outside. It contains all the tools required for students to reap the benefits of being outdoors while learning the outcomes of the Australian Curriculum. By spending time outdoors and connecting to nature, students are more likely to care for and conserve nature as adults.

This is an original Cool+ lesson.

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