Search Results


Showing results 1 to 8 of 8

Source Institutions
Add to list Details
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.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 11 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
Source Institutions
Add to list Details
In this math activity, learners estimate how many pennies are in a jar by predicting and counting handfuls of pennies.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 4 - 8 5 to 10 minutes
Source Institutions
Add to list Details
In this math lesson, learners estimate distances between landmarks and use a map and scales to determine the actual distances.

Over $20 per group Ages 8 - 11 1 to 2 hours
Source Institutions
Add to list Details
In this math lesson, learners make estimates to analyze the number of apples per acre, and visualize the magnitude of one million.

Over $20 per group Ages 8 - 11 1 to 2 hours
Source Institutions
Add to list Details
In this activity, learners will estimate how many seeds are in a fruit or vegetable, then count to find out. The result: mix estimation with healthy eating.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 4 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
Source Institutions
Add to list Details
In this activity, young learners use different-sized paper 'caterpillars' and various household items to predict and measure their height.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 4 - 8 5 to 10 minutes
Source Institutions
Add to list Details
In this math activity, learners guess a secret number between 1 and 100 in a three-player game.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 8 - 11 10 to 30 minutes
Source Institutions
Add to list Details
In this activity, learners use two different techniques to estimate how many little things fit into one bigger thing.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 8 - 14 45 to 60 minutes