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Integer Exploration Worksheet

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Integer Exploration Worksheet

Number line and thermometer illustration

📊 Part A: Integer Number Line

WALT: We are learning to place integers correctly on a number line using integer rules.

Remember: Integers are whole numbers that can be positive (+), negative (-) or zero (0). Zero is our starting point!

1. Place these integers on the number line below: +3, -5, +7, -1, -4, 0

Draw your number line here with all integers marked clearly

2. Tick the correct answer for each:

-5

-1

+3

-4

-1

+7

+7

+3

-5

3. Fill in the blanks using integer rules:

a) Numbers to the ________ of zero are positive.

b) Numbers to the ________ of zero are negative.

c) As you move right on a number line, numbers get ________.

d) As you move left on a number line, numbers get ________.

🌡️ Part B: Food Storage Temperature Challenge

Context: A school canteen needs to store foods at safe temperatures. Use the table below to complete the thermometer.

Food Item Safe Storage Temperature
Yoghurt Cups +5°C
Frozen Berries -10°C
Ice Blocks -6°C
Fresh Fruit +8°C
4. Draw a thermometer scale and plot each food item at its correct temperature:

Design your thermometer here - remember to include positive and negative temperatures!

5. Answer these questions about food storage:

a) Which food needs the coldest storage temperature? ________________

b) Which foods are stored below 0°C? ________________

c) What is the difference between the warmest and coldest storage temperatures? ______°C

🤔 Part C: Reflection & Extension

6. Write one important rule about integers:
7. Explain why -7 is smaller than -2:
8. Extension Challenge: Create your own real-world integer problem using sports scores, altitude, or bank account changes:

Support Hint: If you need help, remember that negative numbers get smaller as they move further from zero (like temperatures getting colder).

Success Criteria Check: Can you explain what an integer is? Can you place positive and negative numbers on a number line? Can you use integers in real-world situations?

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