Introduction to Measurement Using Nonstandard Units: Measuring Length
1. What Is Measurement? Watch short video clip as an introduction to measurement. 2. Assignment #1: How Big is a Foot? a) Use one of your shoes to complete the worksheet (to the right). b) Ask an adult (or use an adult's shoe) to repeat the same activity. c) Compare your answers. Are they the same? Why or why not? 3. Watch the story How Big is a Foot? by Rolf Myller. 4. Watch the video Nonstandard Measurement-Sid the Science Kid. 5. Assignment #2: Measuring Length Using Your Feet. Trace your foot. Cut it out. Complete the worksheet (to the right). 6. Assignment #3: Measuring Length Using Your Hands. Trace your hand. Cut it out. Complete the worksheet (to the right). 7. Email your finished work to Ms. Spillman. |
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