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Monday, May 2, 2011

Third- Challenge 2



Task #1

1. Using the inch side of a ruler measure the following items and then record them on a piece of paper.
  • perimeter of the seat of your chair
  • perimeter of a hard cover book
  • perimeter of a soft cover book
  • perimeter of a door
  • perimeter of a piece of paper

Third -Challenge 1

Hand Clip Art

Task #1
1. Measure your hand in inches
2. Measure at least 4 other classmates hands
3. Record the measurements of the hands
4. Write down the measurements in order from shortest to longest
5. Add up the total length of all the hands and record your answer

Task #2
1. Measure your hand in centimeters
2. Measure at least 4 other classmates hands
3. Record the measurements of the hands
4. Write down the measurements in order from shortest to longest
5. Add up the total length of all the hands and record your answer

Thursday, March 24, 2011

Second- Challenge 3



Click on Making Change below and practice playing with money!

Making Change!

Second- Challenge 2



Click on Measure This below and play some measuring games!

Measure This!

Second- Challenge 1



Materials Needed
  1. Ruler
  2. Pencil
  3. Paper
Challenge
Task #1
  1. Measure your shoe in inches
  2. Record the length
  3. Find someone who has a shoe longer than yours record their name
  4. Find someone who has a shoe shorter than yours record their name
  5. Add up the three totals and record the length of all three shoes

Task #2
  1. Measure your shoe in centimeters
  2. Record the length
  3. Find 2 people who have shoes shorter than yours record their names
  4. Find 2 people who have shoes longer than yours record their names
  5. Add up the 5 totals and record the length of all 5 shoes

First- Challenge 3


Stop the Clock Game!

http://www.time-for-time.com/swf/myclox.swf

First- Challenge 2

Materials Needed
  1. Paper
  2. Pencil
  3. Ruler
  4. Crayons, markers, colored pencils

Challenge

  1. Find 3 objects that are about 1 inch long
  2. Use words or pictures to show the things you found
  3. Find 3 objects that are about 10 inches long
  4. Use words or pictures to show the things you found