This is a level 3 measurement strand activity from the Figure It Out series.
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perform measuring tasks using a range of units
FIO, Level 3, Measurement, Wanted, page 16
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Activity One
This activity combines measuring length, area, and mass to estimate and check a familiar classroom object. Hide the duster before students try to describe it from memory. They can then adjust their description when they are shown the duster. After estimating its length, width, and depth in millimetres, pass the duster around so that students can feel it as they estimate its mass in grams.
Activity Two
This is a very open activity. Mention the need to package and mail the present and the cost of sending parcels and encourage students to keep the price of the actual present realistic. These factors could influence a discussion of possible presents. The students could produce a Christmas present list and then decide which one they will ask Tama’s uncle to send.
Shops often have free catalogues of toys available as handouts. A collection of these flyers would be a helpful resource.
Answers to Activity
Activity One
Answers will vary according to the duster’s properties.
Activity Two
Answers will vary.