Measurement 500

 

Introduction

The race is on. You will race to learn as much as you can about measuring distance. Each lap you complete will further your knowledge of measuring. Will you successfully reach the checkered flag?

The Task

You will "race" your way through the course by completing the activities found at each of the "laps". There are seven laps. Each lap that your complete will allow you to gain and test your knowledge of customary lengths.

Are you ready to start your engines?

The Process-Start Your Engines..............

Lap 1. Using the Appleworks Drawing Program (or comparable drawing software) draw and label lines of different lengths.Need directions? Click here.

Lap 2.Let's cruise on over to FunBrain.com and measure some lines.

Lap 3.Time for a pit stop.

Lap 4. Get back in the race. Make up some time with the computer activity, Can You Measure Up? Click here for the easy route or here for the challenging course.

Lap 5. Get ready. Get set. It's time for Lots of Lengths.

Lap 6. You have a blow-out! You need help from your pit crew. Participate in Cool to Rule: A Game of Prediction and Measurement.

Lap 7 Test your knowledge of measurement. Take a quiz on QuizWorks. If this is unavailable, see your teacher.

Lap 8. You're making your last lap. Really test your measuring skills. Go to this site. Print out the activity. School Express-Measurement.

Winner's Lap. Take a victory lap. Proceed to the Winner's Circle and print out your Championship certificate.

Evaluation

Once you complete Laps 1 and 6, read the rubric below to see how many points you can accumulate.

	Beginning 1	Developing 2	Accomplished 3	Exemplary 4
Lap 1	At least one line is completed accurately.	2-3 lines are completed accurately.	At least 4 lines drawn are straight and labeled accurately.	All lines are drawn straight, and accurately labeled.
Lap 6	After completing the group activity, the total difference between the given distance and the actual measurementis greater than 3 feet (36 inches).	After completing the group activity, the total difference between the given distance and the actual measurement is between 12 inches (1 foot) and 23 inches.	After completing the group activity, the total difference between the given distance and the actual measurement is between 12 inches (1 foot) and 23 inches.	After completing the group activity, the total difference between the given distance and the actual measurement is less than 12 inches (1 foot).

Conclusion

Measurement is an important life skill that real people use in the real world each and every day. Hopefully, after completing this project, you have become more capable at measuring real objects, estimating measurements, using correct units of measurement and truly understanding measurements.

Credits & References

Fun Brain.Com-Interactive Measurement for Lap 2

Quia.Com-Matching, or Conscentration for Lap 3

Quia.Com-Ordered List for Lap 4

Quia.Com-Challenge Board for Lap 5

Ask Eric-Cool to Rule for Lap 6

School Express.com-Math Worksheet for Lap 7

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