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In this self-measuring activity, learners measure and record the length of their foot.

In this activity (located on page 4 of PDF), learners gain insight into the actual size of dinosaurs and practice making estimations and measurements.

Using a real-size sketch of a baby elephant's footprint, learners estimate, measure and record the width (diameter) and outside edge length (perimeter or circumference) of the footprint.

In this fun hands-on activity, learners whip up a batch of cyber-dough (play dough) using math for measurements.

Put the math of measurement, numbers, and everyday life into improvisational skits.

In this self-measuring activity, learners observe and record how many times a minute they blink, take a breath, and chew, as well as how many times a minute their heart beats.

Straws and pipe cleaners are terrific materials for building models of pyramids and cubes.

In this activity, learners use geometry in observing the shapes and angles soap bubbles create when they join together.

In this weather forecasting activity, learners use common materials to construct a rain gauge and measure daily, monthly, and yearly rainfall.

In this activity, learners investigate the concepts of relative size and distance by creating a basic model of the solar system.

In this activity, learners build a simple pinhole viewer. They use this apparatus to project images from a variety of light sources, including a candle, the Sun, and the Moon.

In this activity, learners build mini-basketball courts using cardboard and measuring spoons. Use this activity to introduce learners to catapults, forces, and levers.

These math posters have questions written on them, such as: How many colors can you name in a minute? or How many seconds can you balance on one foot?

In this outdoor activity, learners discover how the environment around a building affects the growth of plants.

In this experiment, learners design and build a model room in a shoebox and furnish it with tiny furniture.

Choose a recipe to double (or triple, quadruple, or halve). Show everyone the recipe and engage them in figuring out: How much will we need to increase the recipe to feed everyone?

In this meteorology activity, learners construct simple devices to measure the direction and speed of wind.

In this activity, learners observe how salinity affects the freezing point of water by making and enjoying ice cream.