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As we are now in Spring, we are looking at numeracy ideas that you can enjoy while you are outdoors.
Enjoying Numeracy Outdoors
Start planning your outdoors activity by looking at the Numeracy with weather. You could use a weather app to read the different data in the app (temperatures, rain predictions for percentage chance of rain and the estimated amount, wind direction and gust). Look at the weather forecasts and analyse accuracy. How is the weather looking for Christmas at the moment?
While walking or hiking, you could measure distances by pacing to estimate distances between landmarks), read maps to also measure distances and calculate travel times. You could estimate walking or running speeds and calculate distances traveled or use a compass or map to navigate through unfamiliar areas.
You might be pottering around in the garden instead during Spring and could measure plant growth, calculate mulch quantities, and plan garden layouts.
Whatever you are doing outdoors, pay attention to the world around you. You could count different species of plants, animals, or objects in nature. There is a Australia wide bird count happening late in October that you could investigate! You could even estimate the number of leaves on a plant and Identify patterns in nature, such as the arrangement of leaves on a plant, spirals on ferns.
Remember: These activities don’t have to be complex. Keep it fun and engaging!
Mrs Tijtje Keatley and Ms Cassie Morris
Learning Specialists