1. Lucy’s Holiday Camping Flooring
Ruth Precious
Doncaster AFCLS
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2. Topic Aims Method Equipment Duration Level Hidden
Lucy’s Holiday – Camping Flooring
Aims
To use a real-life example to show that as a family they can do maths together. It highlights the different maths topics that are covered at any one time.
To highlight that maths is in everyday life but that we don’t always see it as maths.
To practice the conversion from m – cm – mm. Many children, and parents (especially those who still work in feet and inches) find this difficult.
Level
Key Stage 2
Method
Exercise on calculating floor needed for camping, slide 3 is the calculation, slide 4 and 5 the resources. Helps to visualise m- cm and mm.
Equipment
Hand-out
Pens/pencils
Paper
Duration
5 – 10 Minutes
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3. The measurements on this drawing are NOT to scale
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Needed for Camping
Lucy and her family are going camping. They want to put a floor mat inside the sleeping compartment of the tent to make it comfier and warmer to sleep in.
Her parents find a store that stocks the mat sets but they have two different options they can choose from. (see resource sheet)
Which style of mats should they choose? Black or multi-coloured? Which is better value for money? Which will fit the space the best?
Make your recommendation stating any assumptions you make and clearly show your working. Also show how you could check your answers.
The measurements on this
drawing are NOT to scale
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4. Resource 1 Gemini 6 Piece Floor Mat Set – 120 x 180cm
The Gemini 6 Piece Floor Mat Set is ideal for workshop and garage use, but will also come in handy around the house and outdoors. The mats will protect floors and prevent slipping, as well as absorbing the shock associated with working on concrete.
Extra Info
Easy to clean and water resistant for easy maintenance
Prevents pain and fatigue by absorbing shock
Contents: 6pc 600mm x 600mm interlocking
mats
1200mm x 1800mm total coverage
Colour: Black
Complete with edging strips
£10.00 per pack
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5. Taurus 8pc Coloured Inter-Locking Floor Mat
Resource 2
Taurus 8pc Coloured Inter-Locking Floor Mat
The Taurus 8pc Coloured Inter-Locking Floor Mat is ideal for workshop and garage use. These mats are water resistant, easy to clean and are great to use to prevent fatigue by absorbing the shock associated. Also great for kids to play on indoors and outdoors.
Extra Info
Easy to clean and water resistant for easy maintenance
Prevents pain and fatigue by absorbing shock
Contents: 8pc 500mm x 500mm interlocking mats
2m x 1m total coverage
Comes in green, blue, yellow & pink
Complete with edging strips
£15.00 per pack
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