measurement

Measurements with MEANING!

After students have been studying measurement for a while, try this fun activity. (It is a little bit like a "Game Show!" Assemble the materials mentioned in the questions below. Print the questions, cut them apart, fold them, and put them in a large opaque container. Students take turns drawing a slip of paper, reading it aloud, and making the best choice.

You can have ribbon to make a fancy wind-catcher. How much do you want? 30 meters
30 inches
30 grams
You want to make a bracelet with beads. How long? 16 grams
16 inches
16 centimeters
You can have one jumprope. How long do you want it to be? 2 meters
20 inches
20 centimeters
You can have some beads to make a necklace. How much can you use for ONE necklace? 10 grams
10 kilograms
1 pound