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In this activity, learners make pretend snakes and use them to explore estimation and measurement. Learners roll out clay snakes and estimate and measure their lengths and diameters. This activity guide contains sample questions to ask, literary connections, extensions, and alignment to local and national standards.
- Under 5 minutes
- 10 to 30 minutes
- $1 - $5 per group of students
- Ages 8 - 11
- Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- Modeling clay or Playdough®
- Rulers
- Rocks, various sizes (or different-sized cans such as soup cans, coffee cans, etc.)
Subjects
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Mathematics
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Measurement
- Size and Scale
- Circles
- Representation
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Measurement
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The Nature of Technology
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The Design Process
- Problem Solving
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The Design Process
Informal Categories
- Animals
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- read
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Includes alignment to state and/or national standards:
This resource is part of:
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
Rights:
- All rights reserved, Children's Museum of Houston,
Funding Source:
- ExxonMobil