Lucys Holiday Camping Flooring Ruth Precious Doncaster AFCLS

Lucy’s Holiday Camping Flooring Ruth Precious Doncaster AFCLS

Topic Lucy’s Holiday – Camping Flooring Aims Ø 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. Ø To highlight that maths is in everyday life but that we don’t always see it as maths. Ø 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 Ø Ø Ø Hand-out Pens/pencils Paper Duration 5 – 10 Minutes

Calculate Flooring 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 you could check your answers. The measurements on this drawing are NOT to scale

Resource 1 Gemini 6 Piece Floor Mat Set – 120 x 180 cm 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: 6 pc 600 mm x 600 mm interlocking mats 1200 mm x 1800 mm total coverage Colour: Black Complete with edging strips £ 10. 00 per pack

Resource 2 Taurus 8 pc Coloured Inter-Locking Floor Mat The Taurus 8 pc 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: 8 pc 500 mm x 500 mm interlocking mats 2 m x 1 m total coverage Comes in green, blue, yellow & pink Complete with edging strips £ 15. 00 per pack

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