Pembrokeshire Outdoor Schools



Pembrokeshire Outdoor SchoolsRich TasksArea: WoodlandNC Year Group:Learning Objective: To explore the number pattern in natureYears 5/6Area of Learning: Mathematics/Numeracy/Science/Mathematics Programme of StudyDeveloping Numerical Reasoning:Identify processes and connectionsTransfer mathematical skills to a variety of contexts and everyday situationsSelect appropriate maths and techniques to use.Represent and CommunicateExplain results and procedures clearly using mathematical languageUse appropriate notation, symbols and units of measurementsRecognise, and generalise in words, patterns that arise in numerical, spatial or practical situations.ReviewSelect from an increasing range of checking strategies to decide if answers are reasonableDraw conclusions from data and recognise that some conclusions may be misleading or uncertain.Year 5 – Write the next two (or more) terms in sequencesShow that a number is in the sequence and/or find the position number by continuing the sequence or otherwise.Year 6 –Consider spatial patterns (Use the grid to look at the spiral)Use ratio to express two or more quantities in wordsState the proportion of a whole that each share represents.Heading (Child Friendly)Can you find the most perfect number sequence in the world?Success CriteriaI can measure and record accurately to the nearest mm I can see and understand a pattern in the sequenceI can investigate a special number pattern in natureI can use a calculator to explore ratioI can check that my measurements are reasonable.What to do:Previous learning – See ‘NRich – Golden Ratio and the Human Body’ – Stage 3 pictures of nautilus shell, cauliflower, Acropolis, the human body, Pisa, Leonardo Bonacci (See ppt on PODS website)Give the Fibonacci pattern to pupils0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, ____, 13, 21, _____, ______, ______Can you fill in the missing numbers and spot a pattern? Pupils to discuss in pairs.Pupils to calculate what the 15th number would be.In the outdoors, use measuring equipment to see if this pattern is replicated in nature/ environment.Activities:Pupils to create a table to record their measurements e.g. with a dandelion the length of the leaf, stem up to flower head, diameter of flower, length of petals, seeds.Record on table and use calculator to work out the ratiosData can be gathered from all flowers measured and examine the Fibonacci sequence.Further learning:Independent research – use a collection of natural objects, e.g. pineapple, cauliflower, to investigate the spiral pattern. Pupils can draw spirals on grid paper using the Fibonacci sequence. Investigate Leonardo of Pisa and his famous book re Geometry and Calculations.Resources:Link to NRich WebsitePicture stimulus/objects e.g. cauliflower, cones, pineapple, nautilus shellArea with a variety of plants, bushes, small trees, flowers.Measuring equipmentResources for recordingCalculator ................
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