All posts from Holly Pousett

  • Students measure each object found in the natural area and record their results. Wrap up: Discuss student results. Discuss using appropriate units of measurement. Could you use different units to measure the objects on the list?

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  • Students must find, measure and draw different geometric shapes found in the classroom or naturally occurring in the schoolyard. Wrap up: Discuss students’ findings with the class.

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  • Students exercise their knowledge in measurement including length, width, and angles by completing this activity in the schoolyard. Wrap up: Discuss the different objects chosen by students.

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  • Students estimate and measure objects in the natural area using the most appropriate units. Wrap up: discuss students’ answers and which unit of measurement was most appropriate.

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  • Discuss using appropriate units of measurement and why units may vary for different objects (size). Students measure and compare objects found in the schoolyard. Wrap up: Discuss and compare student answers, revisit measurement if necessary.

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