Exploring Measurement Gr 5-6

Exploring Measurement provides a developmental approach to understanding the concepts of length, area, volume, mass, and time. Featuring the use of arbitrary units like hand spans, desk widths, rice, and water, each of the 50 activities provide the opportunity for students to relate math to their own surroundings. From measuring with fingers to tessellating with colors, to estimating the time to write fifteen ai words, Exploring Measurement is full of fresh, meaningful activities.