Measurement Race

Grade Level(s): Kindergarten – 2^nd 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.K.MD.A.2 Directly compare two objects with a measurable attribute in common, to see which object has “more of”/“less of” the attribute, and describe the difference. For example, directly compare the heights of two children and describe one child as taller/shorter.

Targeted Needs of Student:

Learning how to collect data, measuring distances, counting units of measure, comparing two different lengths

Goal:

Comparing objects of different length

Materials Needed:

1.      Cars that launch in a forward direction

2.      Measuring tape

Explanation/Summary:

In pairs, students will race match box cars across a table or floor and then will record how far the car went. These cars need to be the ones that you roll back to then launch in a forward direction. Students will then write which car went the farthest and which went the shortest distance.

Resource:

Marilyn Preddy, TED 380 Instructor