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=Activity - Name of Activity=
Estimating distances
==Estimated Time==
1 hour

==Materials/ Resources needed==
Materials/ Resources needed : Sticks, ropes, writing pad, pencil.

==Prerequisites/Instructions, if any==
1.They should have the ability to measure and document their findings accurately.

==Multimedia resources==
==Website interactives/ links/ simulations/ Geogebra Applets==
==Process (How to do the activity)==
#The teacher can ask the students to determine the distances of library, principal's room, playground, dining hall, entrance gate from their classroom using various non-standard measuring methods.<br>
#The children can decide which method to use - whether foot, sticks or ropes.<br>
#The task can be done in groups of 3 children.<br>
#Document and compare the results.<br>
#Discuss regarding the length of distance.<br>
#Reiterate that it is very important to use same measuring modes to facilitate comparisons.

==Developmental Questions (What discussion questions)==
#Which point would we mark as the point of reference for measuring our classroom.<br>
#Similarly what are the points of reference for other places.<br>
#How do we mark them.<br>
#Which measuring unit have you chosen?<br>
#How will you document the findings?<br>
#How can we tabulate our findings on board for comparisons?<br>
#What would be our report back time?<br>
#What are our findings?<br>
#What conclusions can we draw?<br>

==Evaluation (Questions for assessment of the child)==
What have we learnt so far about measuring object?

==Question Corner==
#How can we measure curves?<br>
#What are the problems with non-standard measuring units?<br>	
#Can we think of methods to measure so that measures taken by anyone would always be same for a given object or distance.

==Activity Keywords==
point of reference,findings,comparisons,conclusions.

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