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Measurement: Time Investigation Overview Links to other Mathematics strands and topics Possible links to other key learning areas and learning outcomes Plan an itinerary so you can travel with the Pacific Rugby Tour. Students investigate arrival and departure times, travel times and the effects of travelling across time zones for a Pacific Rugby Tour. Destinations include , , , and . Space Location, direction and movement How long can a day last? Students investigate time zones and flight schedules to answer the questions: ‘How far can you fly in 24 hours?’ and ‘How many time zones can you cross?’ Each leg of the flight must end in a different time zone. Space Location, direction and movement What are the impacts of natural disasters? Students investigate the duration and impact of natural disasters. For example, students could investigate how long it took for the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami to reach from its source, the rate at which it travelled, and the effects of the different time zones. Other disasters that could be investigated include , Exxon Valdez oil spill, volcanic eruptions and other earthquakes. Space Location, direction and movement SOSE PS 5.3 PS 6.4 What is involved in organising a large sporting event? Students plan an international sporting tournament — such as World Cup Soccer or Olympic Games — that is being held in more than one Australian city. For example, soccer matches could be held in each state that has a team in the national competition. Games need to be programmed to cater for international audiences who wish to view the games live. (Note: Competitions could occur during months that observe daylight saving.) Space Location, direction and movement Where in the world is the hero? Using a novel such as The Da Vinci Code or a movie such as The Great Race or Around the World in 80 Days, students track the travel on a map of the world, record times on a timeline and investigate other interesting aspects or mathematical ideas in the story. Students could form judgments about whether the story is fact or fiction based on the information collected. Space Location, direction and movement