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In this math lesson, learners explore and investigate measurement using standard and non-standard units. First, learners round their birth weight to the nearest pound and construct a bar graph displaying the weights of the entire group. Next, learners measure and place enough sand into a plastic bag to equal their birth weight. With construction paper, crayons and markers, they draw a head, arms, and legs and turn the bags into sand babies. At centers, learners also investigate other types of measurements using non-standard plastic links to measure parts of their body and square tiles to measure the area of a footprint.
- 10 to 30 minutes
- 1 to 2 hours
- $10 - $20 per group of students
- Ages 6 - 8
- Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- Baby scale to measure pounds and ounces
- Sentence strip
- 5-10 index cards
- Sand
- Paper clips
- One gallon plastic bags
- Markers
- White construction paper
- Scissors
- Tape or glue
- Bulletin board paper (approximately 15 inches by 18 inches)
- Masking tape
- Multicultural crayons
- Paints
- Paintbrushes
- Lots of Links (plastic interlocking clips)
- Activity Sheets: Measuring Me
- Paper
- Square tiles (different colors)
- Scoop or large spoon
Subjects
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Mathematics
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Data Analysis and Probability
- Data Collection
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Measurement
- Units of Measurement
- Size and Scale
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Data Analysis and Probability
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Physical Sciences
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Structure and Properties of Matter
- Mass and Weight
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Structure and Properties of Matter
Informal Categories
- Arts and Crafts
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- read
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
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Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
Rights:
- All rights reserved, PBS, 2012
Funding Source:
- US Department of Education