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In this math activity, each learner creates a book about themselves using a template. Learners discuss the different parts of the body and practice measuring their body parts using crayons. Use this activity to introduce non-standard units of measurement.
- 5 to 10 minutes
- 30 to 45 minutes
- 1 cent - $1 per group of students
- Ages 4 - 6
- Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- A Book About Me (pdf), assembled
- Color copied picture of each learner
- Crayons (to measure with as well as color with)
- Pencils
Subjects
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Life Sciences
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Human Body
- Skeleton
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Human Body
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Mathematics
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Measurement
- Units of Measurement
- Size and Scale
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Measurement
Informal Categories
- Literature
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- read
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Links STEM to other topics of interest such as arts and humanities
- 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:
- Utah LessonPlans
Rights:
- All rights reserved, Utah Education Network in partnership with the Utah State Office of Education and Higher Ed Utah,