Resource Guide
CONCEPT FOCUS:
Applying direct proportion through real-life, space-themed problem-solving.
The topic encourages working through word problems using situations related to space.
Learning Outcomes
Outcome 6.2.30
Word problems and proportions
I can work through simple situations that involve direct proportion when unknown quantities are simple multiples of known
quantities (e.g. A ‘cup cakes’ recipe uses 2 eggs to make 10 cupcakes. How many eggs will be needed to make 25 cupcakes?
Resources provided
- Compilation of short videos taken from the European Space Agency and Euronews space TV programmes to provide context for the word problems
- Printable worksheet with space themed problems
- Kahoot like quiz to be used in class
Suggested Activities
- Start the lesson by explaining word problems and proportions in general and explain that today the students will help to solve space related problems
- Use the printed worksheet to do some of the word problems together (focus on 3-4 key worksheet questions)
- Set the remaining questions as homework to consolidate learning
- Use Kahoot as a closing activity for quick formative assessment
- Use the presentation as visual scaffolding to support learning, rather than as a standalone segment
Cross-curricular links
- English:
- Reading comprehension and interpretation of word problems
- Science:
- Application of space facts (e.g., rover function, space survival needs)