Week 9 Online Session!

Measurement 

There are 3 stages to teaching measurement:

           1) Definition/comparison: comparing two things to determine which has a greater measure

           2) Nonstandard units: scoops, cubes

           3) Standard units: cm, g

The following link provides create resources to teach measurement to students in grades 4-6 

http://www.eworkshop.on.ca/edu/resources/guides/Guide_Measurement_456.pdf 

I thoroughly enjoyed the scavenger hunt provided in this week’s online session, as I believe it is a great way for students to be active and outdoors. I think it is a fun and engaging activity that students are capable of competing in a friendly competition while learning as well. Students are able to measure real-life objects, and can easily see the application of what they are learning within the classroom into the community. I also liked the scavenger hunt because it can be applied to many other concepts, lessons, grades, and subjects. It doesn't always have to be applied outdoors, it can also be a scavenger hunt within the classroom, the gymnasium, the library or the school. Overall, it is a very flexible tool that many teachers can use!

        Nicolina Strkalj. (November 17, 2016). Area Blocks. (Personal Image). Retrieved from personal

                                                                        photo library. 

Throughout the Forums this week, I wasn’t impressed with the activities this week but have decided to share the activity Shape Explorer that allows students to practice area and perimeter of any given shape. Students are capable of seeing what answers they have received right or wrong, and can try multiple shapes. Students are capable of hitting an outline button that highlights the outline of the shape to help calculate the perimeter. Although this activity can help students practice their area and perimeter, I believe there could be better games out there that students could be more engaged to.

Here is a game I found online called Area Blocks, this game allows students to compete with either the computer or a friend to see who can cover their grid with shapes before their opponent can. This game focuses on Area and Perimeter that can be used in the classroom for friendly competition while practicing their math in a fun and engaging way! This activity helps students become quick with their thinking, and become strategic learners.  

 

       Nicolina Strkalj. (November 17, 2016). Area Blocks. (Personal Image). Retrieved from personal photo library. 

Until next week!