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Revision as of 11:05, 14 August 2014
Mensuration_ Importance of measurements _ a discussion. Activity 1
Estimated Time:45 minutes
Materials/ Resources needed: Note book, pen
Prerequisites/Instructions, if any
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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)
- Why measure ?
- How do we measure ?
- 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.?
Evaluation (Questions for assessment of the child):
Why do you think certain measuring standards are needed ?
Question Corner:
- What were the early traditional measuring modes used. Find out from your elders.
- Who formulates the standards
Activity Keywords
To link back to the concept page Topic Page Link