See-saw

An inspiring resource for learning numeracy

Create, explore and communicate estimation and measurement through see-saws

Students create a see-saw and explore balancing objects of different mass.

Students are challenged to make statements and draw diagrams that summarise and communicate the experience.

Stage: Birth to Level 2

This resource supports:

Proficiency

  • Understanding

HITS

  • Metacognitive strategies

Cross-curricular

  • Science

VEYLDF Learning Outcome

  • Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners
  • Outcome 5: Children are effective communicators

Audience

  • Early childhood practitioners
  • Teachers

Teaching and Learning Cycle:

  • Assess
  • Teach

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Reflective Prompt

How can you successfully use this resource, or other similar resources, to provide opportunities to incorporate the Science curriculum in your setting?

Reflective Prompt

How can you successfully use this resource, or other similar resources, to provide opportunities to incorporate the Science curriculum in your setting?

Proficiency Reflective Prompt

How would you use this resource in your context to promote children’s understanding?

Proficiency Reflective Prompt

How would you use this resource in your context to promote children’s understanding?