Importance of measurements and calculations
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Mensuration_ Importance of measurements _ a discussion. Activity 1
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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
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.?
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Mensuration_ Importance of measurements _ a discussion. Activity 1
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Evaluation (Questions for assessment of the child):
Why do you think certain measuring standards are needed ?
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- What were the early traditional measuring modes used. Find out from your elders.
- Who formulates the standards
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