Eric, the Treasure Hunter
Help Eric hunt for treasure. Follow clues that give compass directions, grid references, etc
http://mapzone.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/mapzone/gamespages/treasure.html
Gorilla Battle
Throw bananas at your opponent by selecting the angle and force. Great activity for two players or your whole class. Have fun while learning about angles.
Convert Measurements
Practise converting measurements. For example, 1/10 of 1m = 10cm
http://www.freewebtown.com/weddell/mw/measures/Understand%20&%20Convert.swf
Reading Thermometers
Practise reading the temperature using a thermometer.
Circular Measuring Scales
A tool to teach students how to read circular measuring scales.
Using a ruler to measure in cm
Practise measuring lines with a ruler in centimetres.
http://www.freewebtown.com/weddell/mw/ruler/ruler_cm_easy.swf
Using Rulers and Protractors
A tool to teach student how to measure length with a ruler and angles with a proctractor.
Throwing Challenge
Read and estimate scales to determine the length of throws. Level 1 uses a javelin thrower and a simple whole number scale. Level 2 uses a pole thrower and decimal numbers. Level 3 uses a shotput thrower, decimals and a scale that doesn’t begin at 0.
http://www.echalk.co.uk/Maths/PrimaryNationalStrategy_Yr6/DfES-MathsActivitiesforyear6/throwing.html
Paving Slabs
Pave borders around recatangular areas of lawn. Work out how many pavers are needed for any size lawn. Practical problem that involves area and perimeter.
http://www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk/vtc/ngfl/maths/cynnal/slabs/saesneg/paving_slabs.swf
Find the Area of Rectangles
A tool to teach students how to find the area of rectangles using the formula, length x width. Students are able to drag squares into the rectangle to check their answers.
