Measurement Scavenger Hunt

Introduction

Do you ever wonder why your teacher thinks math is so important? 

Well, think back for a moment about how you or a member of your family used measurement yesterday. 

It is such a part of our everyday life, that we sometimes forget it's importance.

Task

Complete the scavenger hunt chart which shows your understanding of length, mass, area, and perimeter and the tools used for measuring each.

Process
  1. Click here to see an advance organizer of what this WebQuest is all about.
  2. Click on each word to find out the meaning from Wili the Word Wizard.
  1. Watch the videos at this link to learn about measurement.
  2. Explore the links below to practice for the Scavenger Hunt.
    • Length - Click here to calculate length on 3-D images
    • Area - Click here to explore area.  Select the area icon, view the example, and choose Level 1. 
    • Perimeter - Click here to explore perimeter.  Select the perimeter icon, view the example, and choose Level 1.  For more of a challenge, you can try Levels 2 or 3
    • Area and Perimeter - Click here to calculate both area and perimeter. Choose your skill level and "Start Digging!"
    • Mass - Click here to explore Mass - choose 3 of the activities on the page to practice using different scales.
    • Using kg and g - Go to this page to learn you to use a balance scale. Choose Folder 2
  3. Click here for the Scavenger Hunt Product Explanation Sheet.
  4. Complete the Chart provided.
Evaluation

Answer the following questions on looseleaf paper and turn them in to your teacher:

  1. Can you think of real life examples where you would have to measure length, mass, area and perimeter?
  2. What factors do you have to consider when selecting a measurement tool?
  3. Think of a job that would use all of these measurement tools. Explain how that job would use the measurement of length, mass, area and perimeter.

Your performance will be evaluated using rubric below.

Criteria Got It! Getting It! Missed it!
Content Included 3 examples for each:
  • length
  • area
  • perimeter
  • mass
 Included 1-2 examples for each:
  • length
  • area
  • perimeter
  • mass
 Included 0-1 examples for each:
  • length
  • area
  • perimeter
  • mass
Used metric units on at least 4 examples
Used metric units on 2-3 examples Used metric units on 0-1 examples
Used non-standard units on at least 4 examples Used non-standard units on at least 2-3 examples Used non-standard units on at least 2-3 examples
Accuracy All components on chart are accurate Most components on chart are accurate Very few components on chart are accurate
Timelines Completed within given timeline - or - Not completed within given timeline
Credits
Teacher Page

To learn more about perimeter check out the links below:

 

  • Click here if you want to know how to measure the perimeter of a simple shape.
  • Click here if you want to know how to measure the perimeter of a compound shape.
  • Click here if you want to do an activity with area and perimeter.
  • Click here if you want to know how to measure the perimeter.