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Handy Measuring Ratio
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In this activity, learners use their hands as tools for indirect measurement.

Stride Ruler
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In this activity, learners use their feet to estimate distances. Learners calculate the distance of one step in centimeters by measuring 10 steps at a time to reduce measurement error.

Angle Hunting
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In this activity, learners use a hand-made protractor to measure angles they find in playground equipment.

Height Sight
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In this activity, learners build a tool called an inclinometer that can find the height of any distant object, from a tree to the North Star.

Tired Weight
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Yes, you can weigh your car by figuring out your wheel's tire pressure combined with the "tire's footprint." You'll need someone with a car, driver's license, and safety in mind.

Playground Patterns of Cracks
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In this math activity, learners observe and sketch cracking patterns in pavement.

Cold Metal
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In this activity, learners discover that our hands are not reliable thermometers.