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Peer reviewedStronck, David R.; Turner, Linda – Science and Children, 1975
Presents an introductory activity in the use of arbitrary measuring units, using simple materials found in school or at home. Materials are listed and activities provided. (EB)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Instruction, Learning Activities
Peer reviewedSherman, Helene J. – Science and Children, 1997
Presents estimation as a tool for learning observation and measurement relationships for the metric system. Activities include constructing a meter tape and using mystery boxes to practice volume estimation and measurement. (AIM)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Estimation (Mathematics), Experiential Learning, Learning Activities
Peer reviewedBishop, Jeanne E. – Science and Children, 1978
The right and left brain hemispheres have been found to be responsible for different processes. Educators are searching for methods of learning which utilize the right as well as the left brain. The activities in this article attempt to develop right-brain functions in Middle School students through metric measurement. (Author/MA)
Descriptors: Brain Hemisphere Functions, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Materials, Interdisciplinary Approach
Peer reviewedEagles, Cheryl – Science and Children, 1994
Presents the following activities for teaching elementary students about the metric system: Metric Soda Fountain, Metric Meals, Metric Moola, and Metric Golf. (PR)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Learning Activities, Mathematical Applications
