How High Can I Go?

Grade Level(s): 4th Grade – 6^th Grade

Content Area:                                                                        Process Area:

Numbers and Operations                                           Problem-Solving

Algebra                                                           Reasoning and Proof

Geometry                                                                    Communication

Measurement                                                             Representation

Data Analysis, Statistics, and Probability                    Connections

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.Math.Content.4.MD.A.1 Know relative sizes of measurement units within one system of units including km, m, cm; kg, g; lb, oz.; l, ml; hr, min, sec. Within a single system of measurement, express measurements in a larger unit in terms of a smaller unit. Record measurement equivalents in a two-column table. For example, know that 1 ft is 12 times as long as 1 in. Express the length of a 4 ft snake as 48 in. Generate a conversion table for feet and inches listing the number pairs (1, 12), (2, 24), (3, 36), ...

Targeted Needs of Student:

Developing motor skills (catching and throwing the ball), collecting data, comparing data, keeping time, use of materials such as a stopwatch

Goal:

Collecting data and comparing data

Materials Needed:

1.      Stopwatch

2.      Soft ball (can be a stress reliever ball)

3.      Data sheet

Explanation/Summary:

During centers, individual work, or when students come into the classroom they will throw a ball up in the air and record how many times they can catch the ball in three minutes. Students will use a stopwatch to monitor their time. After the entire class has completed the activity, the class will discuss the data together. 

Resource:

 Marilyn Preddy, TED 380 Instructor