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In this movement and measurement activity, learners jump as far as they can three times, and compare their longest jump to the longest jump of their friends, classmates and/or family members. Learnes also compare their jumps to the jumps of a grasshopper, rabbit, frog and kangaroo. This is a great activity for indoor recess or in combination with physical education activities, in addition to units on the human body and measurement.
- 5 to 10 minutes
- 10 to 30 minutes
- $1 - $5 per student
- Ages 6 - 18
- Activity
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per student)
- measuring tape, yard stick, or meter stick
- masking tape
Subjects
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Life Sciences
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Diversity of Life
- Animals
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Human Body
- Muscles and Skin
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Diversity of Life
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Mathematics
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Measurement
- Units of Measurement
- Size and Scale
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Measurement
Informal Categories
- Animals
- Physical Activity
- Sports and Exercise
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- read
- be mobile
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves teamwork and communication skills
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
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Access Rights:
- Free access
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Rights:
- All rights reserved, The Regents of the University of California, 2007