The purpose of this week is for each group of students to establish the materials that have been used to construct their homes. By conducting surveys of what materials have been used to construct the walls of their home, the roof of their home, and the type of windows they have in their home the students will collect, record and analyse numerical data. The students write a review of the collected data giving them the opportunity to write in a style that is appropriate to the task – sharing information.

The students use the data submitted in week 1 to compare type and style of their home with the homes of other students around the world. The students use the descriptive text accounts to find information about other participating groups of students.

To be able to collect, present and interpret data.
To be able to compare data in graph form.

To be able to communicate and handle information.
To be able to present information with an awareness of audience.

To be able to read a variety of texts.
To be able to read for information.
To be able to write for a wide audience.
To be able to share written accounts.

To be able to recognise and name common types of material.
To be able to compare everyday materials on the basis of their properties.

Support sheets

Optional

tally, graph, chart, list, , data, total, survey, collect, criteria, label, axis, observe, brick, stone, wood, tile, slate, thatch, roof, pitched, hipped, gabled, chimney, asphalt, cement , corrugated iron, breeze block, concrete, window, sash, casement, patio door, French window, bay window, skylight, window frame, shutters, interpret, evaluate, compare, retrieve, information, completion, publish, audience, collaborate

Some students will be able to