Farm Stay: A fun and engaging Math Challenge to share with your students! Start here.
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Step 1
Go on Safari!
Visit an animal sanctuary in Africa and see how the animals are cared for.
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Step 2
Compare animal sizes.
Compare the sizes of male and female rhinos and other animals at the sanctuary. Which one is bigger?
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Step 3
Visit the ocean.
Investigate the sizes of ocean animals: mako sharks, whales and octopus. Which one needs more food?
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Step 4
Bonus – Which animal will you investigate?
From a class poll, choose an animal to investigate. Compare the weights of the female and male animal and decide which one is the bigger animal.
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