Introduction
Video
Watch this video again to see how students went on a scavenger hunt to measure objects.
Discovery Lesson
Measuring with Nā Anakahi: Measure Hunt
Grades: 2-3
Time: 60 minutes
Overview
Go on a scavenger hunt to measure objects using Hawaiian and US standardized units of measurement
Materials
Goals
Objectives
Common Core Math Standards
Next Generation Science Standards
Materials
- Nā Anakahi Table of Reference
- “Measure Hunt” PowerPointPresentation
- ruler, yard stick, or tape measure
Goals
- Measure the dimensions of objects using Hawaiian and standardized systems of measurement.
- Understand that standardized systems were created to alleviate discrepancies that arise when using the body to make measurements.
Objectives
- Use measuring tape, rulers, and/or yardsticks to measure the dimensions of objects.
- Convert from one unit of measurement to another.
Common Core Math Standards
2.MD.A.1
Measure the length of an object by selecting and using appropriate tools such as rulers, yardsticks, meter sticks, and measuring tapes.
2.MD.A.2
Measure the length of an object twice, using length units of different lengths for the two measurements; describe how the two measurements relate to the size of the unit chosen.
Next Generation Science Standards
3-PS2-1
Science investigations use a variety of methods, tools, and techniques.
Introduction
Activity
Measure objects around your house using anakahi and standardized units.