Fourth Grade - November 3rd - 7th, 2008

4th graders are beginning a unit on 2-D geometry and measurement. This week we will study linear measurement using both the U.S. system and the Metric system. Students will identify objects they can use as benchmarks to help them estimate lengths. For example the length of a piece of notebook paper is about 1 foot. Students will explore rulers, yardsticks, and metersticks and use these tools to measure the length of the classroom and other objects. They will also explore the idea of perimeter and measure different items in the room. Finally, students will design a path in the school that is 100 feet long. Most students (and many adults) find it difficult to picture 100 feet. This will be an eye-opening experience.