Materials and measuring tools provided, computer programs to reinforce the learning objectives. The Program Students in grades 3-5 have developed a good understanding of metric measurements made with a centimeter ruler, a meter stick, and a metric tape measure in a classroom setting. Their understanding of the larger linear measurements is not as well developed. This unit of study is conducted in the school environment, the playground, the park, and the neighborhood. Students measure distances, heights, and areas, and develop an understanding which bridges the gap between the abstract and the concrete.
Students measure familiar distances such as the playground and the route home.
They also learn to make difficult measurements of tall buildings, hills, and stream widths. There is a complete package of materials available including computer programs, graphing activities, layouts, and other instructional materials. Overall Value Increased student achievement and interest comes out of this learning activity based primarily on hands on activities, and conducted in a pleasant environment with cooperative groups.