EY2 students dived into the world of transportation by exploring different types of vehicles, such as trains and planes, through the engaging story Journey. The lesson incorporated hands-on activities to help students apply their learning in meaningful ways while building foundational math and critical thinking skills.
Working in groups, students practiced measuring the length of transportation toys and pictures using paper clips. They carefully measured and compared the sizes of various vehicles, developing an understanding of measurement and its practical applications. Through this collaborative task, they also learned how to organize data and share their findings with their peers.
The exploration didn’t stop there. After measuring, students engaged in a thoughtful discussion about whether larger vehicles, such as buses or planes, can carry more people. They used their observations and reasoning to connect the size of vehicles to their capacity, sharing real-world examples to support their ideas. This discussion encouraged students to analyze relationships between size and function, fostering curiosity and deeper understanding.
This activity allowed students to compare and analyze measurements, make predictions, and draw connections between physical attributes and real-world uses of vehicles. By blending storytelling, math, and collaborative exploration, the students not only practiced measuring and comparing but also developed critical thinking and teamwork skills. It was a rich and engaging learning experience that helped them see how transportation connects to the world around them. ***
