Ask children to guess the items and measure them to check their guesses. Tile Totals Estimate the number of tiles, bricks or sidewalk squares in a given space. Determine and test several methods of finding the actual number. Number Grades 3-5 Prime Time Hang or write both prime and composite numbers around the room or outside. Fill out the order form properly and include tax and shipping.
Averages Find the average age of the students in the group.
First try the unscientific method of guessing, then ask and add up everyone's age and divide by the number of students. Try finding the average family size, the average number of pets. Newsprint Find examples of fractions, decimals and percentages in the newspaper and tell how they are used. Timed Travel Arrange an imaginary trip from your city to Topeka, Kansas. Lucky Number Have each person choose their lucky, or favorite number and determine the factors and multiples for that number.