Explore education resources for Maths students in Years 5&6. All resources are aligned with Version 9 of the ACARA Australian Curriculum.
Maths Years 5&6
These resources are designed for teachers of Maths in Years 5 & 6 (ages 10-12).
Oceans at Risk
In this 40-60 minute lesson students consider how the ocean is essential for life on earth. Learners discover how the oceans are at risk from overfishing, and discuss what they can do about it.
Christmas Prawns in Australia
In this 40-60 minute lesson for ages 10+ learners will discuss the Australian Christmas tradition of eating prawns, and the importance of sourcing sustainable seafood. Students calculate the cost of ingredients for a sustainable seafood lunch for ten people.
Maths Years 7&8
These resources are designed for teachers of Maths in Years 7 & 8 (ages 12-14).
Christmas Prawns in Australia
In this 45-60 minute lesson for ages 12+ learners will discuss the Australian Christmas tradition of eating prawns, and the importance of sourcing sustainable seafood. Students calculate the costs of a sustainable prawn Christmas lunch for ten people.
Classroom activities and video clips
Explore classroom activities developed in conjunction with the Saltwater Schools lesson plans for Science Stages 3-5, Humanities and Social Sciences Stage 3, and Geography Stage 5 of the Australian curriculum.
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