Importance of measurements and calculations

'''Mensuration_ Importance of measurements _ a discussion. Activity 1''' Estimated Time:45 minutes Materials/ Resources needed: Note book, pen Prerequisites/Instructions, if any : Multimedia resources: Website interactives/ links/ simulations/ Geogebra Applets: Process (How to do the activity): Ask the children to make a list of all activities in different areas of life where measurements play an important role.Have a discussion in the classroom regarding importance of measurements and how difficult life would be without measurements. Developmental Questions: (What discussion questions) Evaluation (Questions for assessment of the child): Why do you think certain measuring standards are needed ? Question Corner:
 * 1) Why measure ?
 * 2) How do we measure ?
 * 3) What are the measuring modes and units seen at the market, Hospital, Chemist laboratories, Gold shop, Tailors, Bakeries, Petrol bunks, water tankers, milk vendors, contractors, kitchen, airport, and so on.?
 * 1) What were the early traditional measuring modes used. Find out from your elders.
 * 2) Who formulates the standards

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