Stage 1 NSW BOS unit - Calendars and Seasons
http://syllabus.bos.nsw.edu.au/assets/global/files/maths_s1_sampleu1.pdf
Introduction:
Welcome to my webpage. This website was created to help you achieve some of the outcomes and relevant activities sourced from the Stage 1 unit mentioned above. It is important to note that this is not a program or a Webquest but rather just a resource for activities, resources and information all in the convince of one location. It is expected that students are guided by the teacher for each of the activities.
Key Learning Areas:
Mathematics
Science and Technology
History
Other Resources:
http://syllabus.bos.nsw.edu.au/assets/global/files/maths_s1_sampleu1.pdf
Introduction:
Welcome to my webpage. This website was created to help you achieve some of the outcomes and relevant activities sourced from the Stage 1 unit mentioned above. It is important to note that this is not a program or a Webquest but rather just a resource for activities, resources and information all in the convince of one location. It is expected that students are guided by the teacher for each of the activities.
Key Learning Areas:
Mathematics
- MA1-1WM: describes mathematical situations and methods using everyday and some mathematical language, actions, materials, diagrams and symbols
- MA1-2WM: uses objects, diagrams and technology to explore mathematical problems
- MA1-13MG: describes, compares and orders durations of events, and reads half- and quarter-hour time
Science and Technology
- ST1-8ES: describes some observable changes that occur in the sky and landscape
- ST1-15I: describes a range of familiar information sources and technologies and how their purposes influence their design
History
- HT1-1: communicates an understanding of change and continuity in family life using appropriate historical terms
Other Resources:
- Various interactive games on weather & seasons - http://interactivesites.weebly.com/seasons--weather.html
- Numerous songs & poems for remembering the months of the year and days of the week - http://www.canteach.ca/elementary/songspoems4.html
- Teaching guide/activities that incorporates Australian Indigenous perspectives regarding the seasons and the environment -https://www.allenandunwin.com/_uploads/BookPdf/TeachersNotes/9781741144710.pdf "Walking with the seasons in Kakadu concentrates on the Top End of Northern Australia, from Rockhampton to Broome, but the book is written to encourage you, wherever you live, to consider the seasonal aspects of your own geographical location. It is written to encourage research into indigenous cultures of your region; this will also expand your knowledge and understanding of the environment. The activities and suggestions in these Teachers’ Notes can be adapted for themes and used as focus ideas across the curriculum from Early Childhood through Primary and Secondary education" (p.1)
- Interaction Circular Calendar App - Circa Calendar $0.99 on iTunes (great for special needs & visual learners)
- Kids Clothes & Seasons: learn to Dress up App - http://www.ilearnwith.com/our-apps/seasons/
- Worksheet - spelling the months of the year http://www.pinterest.com/pin/27443878951887677/
- Make cards for the special needs students http://www.pinterest.com/pin/204210164324517918/
- ESL can practice expressions of time - http://www.eslgamesplus.com/learn-words-and-expressions-of-time-esl-grammar-activity/