Showing posts with label fun. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fun. Show all posts

Thursday, February 4, 2016

Measuring volume of liquids using standard and nonstandard units

The wonderful students of Grade5A brought in different instruments to measure the volume of water in different containers. We were floored with the variety of instruments and the creativity used to think of what can can be used to measure liquids. There were plenty of spoons, measuring cups, water bottles, syringe, beakers and so on....

What was most amazing was the fact that the entire activity was conducted without spilling any water outside the sink area and the class was left as neat as it was before the activity began. Phew! My lovely principled students did a great job.























Monday, January 18, 2016

Fun and friendship cannot be measured....

Using standard and non standard units of measurement, Grade 5 measured different parts of the body of their peers and made notes. They particularly enjoyed being innovative with the different non standard units of measurement. Who knew taking measurements would bring such joy to the class..