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YEARS Kâ6 IDEAS FOR THE CLASSROOM
The Butterfly Garden â Stage Two (continued)
describes some physical conditions of the environment and how
these affect the growth and survival of living things
ST3-11LW
Possible Syllabus Outcomes â stage 2 and stage 3
Maths
selects and uses the appropriate unit and device to measure
lengths and distances, calculates perimeters, and converts
between units of length
MA3-9MG
measures, records, compares and estimates areas using square
centimetres and square metres
MA2-10MG
selects and uses the appropriate unit to calculate areas, including
areas of squares, rectangles and triangles
MA3-10MG
selects and uses appropriate mental or written strategies, or
technology, to solve problems
MA2-2WM
A keen student helps to lay the base o f the Garden to retain
moisture for the plants.
selects and applies appropriate problem-solving strategies,
including the use of digital technologies, in undertaking
investigations
MA3-2WM
uses simple maps and grids to represent position and follow
routes, including using compass directions
MA2-17MG
Science
shows interest in and enthusiasm for science and technology,
responding to their curiosity, questions and perceived needs,
wants and opportunities
ST2-1VA
describes ways that science knowledge helps people understand
the effect of their actions on the environment and on the survival
of living things
ST2-11LW
Busy, interested children happy to help construct the Butterfly
Garden
investigates their questions and predictions by analysing
collected data, suggesting explanations for their findings, and
communicating and reflecting on the processes undertaken
ST2-4WS
describes that living things have life cycles, can be distinguished
from non-living things and grouped, based on their observable
features
ST2-10LW
describes how people interact within built environments and the
factors considered in their design and construction
ST2-14BE
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