General News
9 May, 2023
Tapping into maths
AS part of their studies of Natural Disasters Timboon P-12 School Year 5/6 students were introduced to the Flood Maths unit by local farmer Chris Mackenzie.
AS part of their studies of Natural Disasters Timboon P-12 School Year 5/6 students were introduced to the Flood Maths unit by local farmer Chris Mackenzie.
Timboon Agriculture Project (TAP) co-ordinator Andrea Vallance said after examining historical, actual and predicted weather maps, students discussed BOM’s indication of a 30 per cent higher than average rainfall prediction for the south west.
“Chris described the location of his farm and students could observe the numerous creeks, rivers and drains that run through the Timboon area,” she said.
“Examples of previous destruction caused by floods in the region were shared and Chris showed the students the damage caused to his fences, laneways and paddocks.
“Armed with a quotes provided by Hayley Hart from Nutrien Timboon, students now have to work out what Chris would need to purchase and calculate the costs to replace and repair the potential flood damage to his farm.”
Mrs Vallance said the applied learning opportunities centred on practical maths applications were a hallmark of the TAP as they provide students occasions to develop a range of skills, experiences and understanding.