World Whale Day: Math, Measuring, and Scaling Outdoor Activity

Engage your students with this hands-on outdoor activity that combines math, science, and a love for marine life! Celebrate World Whale Day with a lesson that challenges students to measure and scale whale sizes, drawing them to life size using chalk on the playground.
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Perfect for Year 5–6 or Grades 4–6, this resource encourages teamwork, problem-solving, and real-world application of measurement and scaling skills.
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Whether you’re teaching measurement units, proportions, or simply promoting curiosity about the ocean, this resource offers an engaging way to bring your lesson outdoors. Inspire your students to think big—literally!
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Curriculum Links:
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Math: Measurement, scaling, and proportional reasoning
Science: Marine life and ecosystems
Art: Visual representation and creativity
Get your class outside and learning with this fun and educational activity for World Whale Day!
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Perfect for:
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Outdoor math lessons
Science weeks
Earth Day activities
Engaging hands-on learning experiences
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