An exciting measurement activity where students participate in Olympic-style challenges using non-standard units to develop measurement skills and understanding.
Measurement Olympics transforms the classroom into an exciting arena where students become measurement athletes competing in various challenges. Using non-standard units like paper clips, Unifix cubes, and string, students measure distance, capacity, and time while developing fundamental measurement concepts. This engaging approach helps young learners understand measurement as a process of comparison and develops their ability to use appropriate tools and units.
ELO 8: Learners will use measurement to solve problems and communicate information.
ELO 6: Learners will use mathematical language and symbols to communicate mathematical thinking.
Send students home to conduct measurement challenges with family members.
Use tablets to photograph and record measurements for digital portfolios.
Create artwork using measured materials and display in measurement gallery.
Introduce standard units and compare with non-standard measurements.
