Video introduction
Think about what ancient Hawaiians had to measure.
STEM Exploration Lesson
Measuring with Nā Anakahi: Sorting Game
Grades: 2-3
Time: 10 minutes
Overview
Sort the objects based on which anakahi you would use to measure them.
Materials
Goals
Objectives
Next Generation Science Standards
Materials
- Computer with internet access.
Goals
- Compare units of measurements with in the anakahi measuring system.
- Play a game to solidify understanding of each anakahi unit.
Objectives
- Identify and recall the names of Native Hawaiian units of measurement; and
- Sort objects based on length.
Next Generation Science Standards
3-PS2-1
Science investigations use a variety of methods, tools, and techniques.
Activity
Sort Native Hawaiian and modern objects based on which anakahi unit of measurement you would use to measure their length.