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PrimaryFoundationMathematics
Lesson Summary
Students collect junk mail from home and bring it to the class to investigate mathematically. Students participate in a range of mathematical activities around their junk mail, including counting the number of pieces of junk mail collected, weighing the mail, measuring the length and area the mail covers. The class will then make their own ‘no junk mail’ sign to take home.
Learning intentions
Students will:
- know what junk mail is and why it is used
- recognise the environmental impacts of junk mail
- know some actions they can take to reduce the negative impacts of junk mail on our environment.
Success criteria
Students can:
- think critically about junk mail
- measure, sort and compare objects mathematically
- participate in class discussions
- participate in class art projects.
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