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Standards of Learning
Mathematics
Measurement K.10, 1.12
Correlations
to VA
SOL and Student
Expectations
Leadership Student Expectations
EC.3: Ways to work with others
EC.4: Characteristics of leaders
EC.5: Role of the follower
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Instructional Activity or Strategy
Fairy Tale Math
This activity is similar to the Totem Pole activity and as such, emphasizes
group problem solving.
Steps To Complete the Activity
After students listen to the Rapunzel fairy tale, groups answer the
question, "How long is Rapunzel’s hair?" Have each group measure
a long braid of yarn with a nonstandard unit of measure. The group must
select their unit of measure (e.g., paper clip, foot length, hand span,
block, pencil).
After measurements are completed, students make a chart comparing
the length of Rapunzel’s hair as measured by different nonstandard units.
Discussion
- What part of the project did you like best?
- How did you decide what your group would do?
- Did you have problems in your group? How did you solve them?
Resources
ProTeacher. http://www.proteacher.net/dcforum/kindergarten/205.html
Teacher’s Notes
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