Measure length using informal units with an engaging hands-on collaborative measurement activity.
Engage Your Students With Hands-On Measurement Activities!
Today’s fast-paced classroom environment presents a challenge in finding effective ways to engage students in meaningful learning. Although measurement is a fundamental concept in mathematics and science, teaching it in a way that grabs the attention of young learners demands creativity and innovation. This is where hands-on measurement activities come in. They bring measurement to life through interactive and real experiences.
Just picture a classroom where students eagerly gather in groups, using blocks to measure their desk length or working in teams to see how many footsteps it takes to cross the playground. These activities do more than just teach measurement; they build relationships, inspire creativity, encourage collaboration, and build a deeper understanding of the world. By integrating hands-on measurement activities, you can transform the abstract into concrete, making learning fun!
Pair Up to Measure, Compare, and Order Length Measurements
This engaging resource is a great way to get your students moving, talking, and collaborating to uncover the world of measurement. It is the perfect activity to use when introducing and exploring the concept of measuring length with informal units. In this activity, students will use sheets of scrap paper as informal units to measure their height. The students will then compare their height to some of their peers and use this data to create a list of measurements in ascending order.
Download and Print Your Hands-On Measurement Activity
This printable resource is available as a printable PDF file or as an editable Google Slides resource. Click the dropdown arrow on the download button to select your file preference.
This resource was created by Brittany Kellogg, a teacher in Ohio and Teach Starter Collaborator.
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