How Far Is It?

Have your students work in groups of 2 or 3
Materials needed:  trundle wheels, student sheet and a pencil

You and your partner(s) will use a trundle wheel and measure distances in meters.

 1 click on the trundle wheel is = 1 meter

First predict how many meters it is from one place to another ( you and your partner decide )
Record your prediction.    Then use the trundle wheel to measure the distance.
Record the actual distance.                How far off were you?

 

Names __________________________ and _______________________________

WHAT DID YOU MEASURE?

 

From ______________________________

To ________________________________

 

Prediction________________________meters

Actual __________________________meters

 

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To  _______________________________

 

Prediction________________________meters

Actual __________________________meters

 

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To  _______________________________

 

Prediction________________________meters

Actual __________________________meters

 

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Prediction________________________meters

Actual __________________________meters