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Level Three > Geometry and Measurement

Wanted

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Purpose: 

This is a level 3 measurement strand activity from the Figure It Out series.

Achievement Objectives:

Achievement Objective: Use linear scales and whole numbers of metric units for length, area, volume and capacity, weight (mass), angle, temperature, and time.

Specific Learning Outcomes: 

perform measuring tasks using a range of units

Required Resource Materials: 
FIO, Level 3, Measurement, Wanted, page 16
ruler
scales
classmate
Activity: 

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.


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