Curriculum for Excellence Maths and Numeracy Experiences and Outcomes

Second LevelMTH 2-17c

Through practical activities, which include the use of technology, I have developed my understanding of the link between compass points and angles and can describe, follow and record directions, routes and journeys using appropriate vocabulary.

Key Learning Intentions

Learners’ Experiences / Possible ContextsConsider: collaborative learning, creativity, problem solving/investigative approaches, use of ICT, links across the curriculum etc.

Success Criteria Evaluation and Next

Steps

The 8 point compass rose allows us to describe direction more accurately.

We use an 8 point compass to give directions for a journey.

For even greater accuracy we can use 3-figure bearings to describe direction e.g. 090 for E.

Key Vocabulary:8 point compass rose, North, South, East, West, North East etc., 3-figure bearing,

Pupils make their own 8-point compass from card and attach a card “pointer”. Pose questions such as, ‘Show me a bearing of 045°’ and ‘Where is…?’ NGFL-cymru – Compass Points

NGFL –cymru – Drawing and estimating Bearings Canoe Slalom - Use your knowledge of bearings to negotiate a

slalom course in the fastest time. Draw a map of a “Fantasy Island”. Fix a position for a camp and

other items; challenge others to work out the bearings of the different points.

Continue to develop confidence in using a Programmable toy – Pixie, Pippin, Roamer, Bee-Bot, Pro-Bot. Follow/describe instructions to complete a journey or write own instructions using the appropriate directional vocabulary.

Ladybug Leaf – Program a ladybug to hide behind a leaf. Ladybug Mazes – Program a ladybug to move through a maze. Turtle Geometry – Explore numbers, shapes, and logic by

programming a turtle to move. MSW logo (PC) is the perfect introduction to computer

programming. The pupils will give commands, draw shapes and write procedures. MSW Logo resources from NGFL-cymru

XLogo - Logo learning and drawing application built for Mac OS X (free)

http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/MATHS/shapes/

I can identify the 8 compass points, and understand the direction they describe.

I can give a direction using an 8 point compass.

I can follow directions given using the 8 compass points.

I can use directional vocabulary to describe/follow/write routes and journeys.

I can give the 3-figure bearings for the 8 main compass points, and vice-versa.

I know that the 3-figure bearing for N is 000º.

Links to current 5/14 Planning

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E10.3E10.4

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Curriculum for Excellence Maths and Numeracy Experiences and Outcomes

We use appropriate technology when exploring the relationship between compass points and angles, and to create routes and journeys e.g. Logo, Roamer

We use appropriate technology to create pictures/ patterns and to generate mathematical shapes by giving or following directions for a route or journey.

angles.html#Angles A number of Angle links on Woodlands Junior Website, including –

Hitting the Target Good demonstration of angles and protractors. Takes children step by step through different activities all linked to angles in sports.Angle Kung Fu from the BBC You are a white ninja and placed in the centre of the circle of death. You must turn clockwise to face the enemy and estimate the angle. Type in the angle and attack. At level 1 you always start at zero degrees. At level 2 you will begin facing any degree in the circle. At level 3 there is a time limit.Banana Hunt Drag the monkey to where you estimate the angle shown would be. Press search and see how many bananas you have found. Fruit Picker Turn the fruit picking machine to pick all of the fruit. The challenge is to complete the task in six moves. Easy level uses 30 and 45 degree turn and the harder level uses 30, 45, 60 and 90 degree turns.What's My Angle Lots of protractor activities from measuring to estimating Angles Game Decide which angle you will have to use to shoot the spaceship down.Angle Activities A teaching tool for exploring angles using a protractor.

Angler Try to draw the angle shown. Click at the edge of the circle, hold down the mouse and drag clockwise. Release the mouse when you think the angle is correct.

http://www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk/vtc/ngfl/maths/echalk/bearings/drawingBearings/drawingBearings.html

I can use directional vocabulary to describe/follow/write routes and journeys.

I can use appropriate technology to describe/follow/write routes and journeys.

I can use appropriate technology to create pictures/patterns and mathematical shapes by giving or following directions for a route or journey.

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