Let’s learn about the problem...
1 In your IS book, divide your page into quarters as below and complete What Is box made of?
What is damaged?
How many people use the box? Where is box kept?
Let’s learn about the problem...
1With your group, discuss the best type of box
to replace the broken one.
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Decide on 4 different choices of box to replace the broken one. Share your ideas back to the teacher with reasons to justify your thoughts.
Let’s learn about the materials 2...
In your IS book, divide your page into quarters as below and complete. Using the marked bag of materials sort each object out into groups as below. Note some things may go into 2-3 groups
Flexible (can bend)
Transparent (see through) Newspaper Ruler Biscuit Plastic bag Wooden spoon sharpener
Is it waterproof?
Let’s learn about the materials 1...
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With your goup, log onto the website below and learn about the different types of materials http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/ages/6_7/grouping_materials_fs.shtml
Write down the four different types of materials and one example of each e.g. glass – example is a window
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Now watch the following video clip and find: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/ages/7_8/characteristics_mate rials.shtml A. 2 objects that are waterproof
B. 2 Objects that are bendy/flexible
Think about what properties we need for our new drink bottle
container. Name 2 properties the new box will need to have and why
Let’s go shopping
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Using the website link below research and find 4 different types of boxes that would make a suitable alternative to the broken one. http://search.thewarehouse.co.nz/red-shed/Storage
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With your group, draw up a tally chart with your 4 choices and survey children from LZ 15 to see what they think will be the best choice. In your Maths books, construct a bar graph to show your findings. Check in with teacher to write a conclusion on your findings.
Money, money, money...
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Your task is to decide on a sensible fund-raising activity that LZ 15 can do to raise enough money to pay for the new box. In your IS book, plan out your ideas and reasons with a brainstorm.
In your writing book, you are now going to writie a letter to Mrs Stevens or Mrs Vohra to persude them why and how you will raise mney to buy a new box