Math+Focus

=**Math Focus Page (March 16)**=

The students will explore units of measurement.
 * Objective **


 * Materials Needed **
 * //How Big Is a Foot?// by Rolf Myller
 * Ruler for each student


 * Links/ Resources Used **
 * [|Fun Brain Measure It!]
 * Bio Cube
 * Wall Wisher
 * National Council for Teachers of Math

Measure the length of your desk using your feet. Is your measurement the same as your neighbor's? Compare how big your foot is compared to your neighbors' feet. Are they the same? Different? Read aloud the story //How Big Is a Foot?// by Rolf Myller. Introduce 1 foot = 12 inches. Measure your foot using a ruler. Talk about whether various items should be measured in feet or inches. Measure various items and distances from one place to another. Older students could create a bio cube with characteristics of each unit of measurement.
 * Summary of Lesson **


 * 21st Century Skills Addressed **
 * Communication Skills
 * Critical Thinking and Systems Thinking
 * Problem Identification, Formulation and Solution
 * Interpersonal and Collaborative Skills
 * Self Direction
 * Accountability and Adaptability