Measurement

Focus:

• Expanding measurement to include area, perimeter, and volume.

• Using measurements in planning and creating small projects.

• Introducing the concept of tolerances in measurement.

Expectations:

• Accurately calculate area, perimeter, and volume of simple shapes.

• Apply measurements to create precise, scaled designs.

• Understand and use tolerances when fitting parts together.

• Collaborate on projects involving multiple steps of measurement.

Activities:

• Area and Perimeter Challenge

• Box Design

• Volume Estimation

• Scale Drawing