The earliest measurements were based on very portable tools body parts. Ideal for year 3 4 5 and 6 lessons about 2d and 3d shapes space and measure. Measurement investigation problem cards. The greeks used a different measure the finger while the romans used the foot. This collection of ks2 tasks combines the skills of estimating comparing and measuring. A foot was based on the average size of a roman mans foot.
Human body find science resources for eyfs ks1 and ks2. This website and its content is subject to our terms and conditions. Each investigation has a teacher resources page which. Age 5 to 7 time ks1. Ks2 science human body learning resources for adults children parents and teachers. Age 5 to 7 estimating comparing measuring ks1.
The ks2 activities in this collection are all related to time. Students practice estimating and measuring in metric units and investigate the concepts of ratio and proportion as they relate to features of the human body. Age 7 to 11 time ks2. This was the length from fingertip to elbow. The ks1 activities in this collection are all related to time. Develop pupils scientific thinking and investigation skills through activities worksheets and games.
Heres a handy list of the investigations which fit with the theme of the human body and living things with all the key information you need. 2019 and 2020 ks2 sats revision ultimate 15 in 1 maths organiser. Measurement investigation problem cards. Find interesting measurements between different body parts. A main measurement 5000 years ago for the egyptians was the cubit. As part of this activity students visit the powerplay exhibit at the childrens museum of houston.
A fun and interesting activity where year 1 and year 2 children try measuring objects using the traditional measuring units involving body partstags in this resource. Lengths and heights fun teaching resources ideas games and interactive programs for ks2 numeracy and maths. Age 7 to 11 area and.