Length: Use scaled instruments to measure and compare lengths
Select and use an appropriate scaled instrument to measure lengths and distances
Select and use an appropriate unit to estimate, measure and compare lengths and distances
Convert between metres and centimetres, and between centimetres and millimetres
Outdoor playing area
Stop watches
Trundle wheels, measuring tapes, rulers
Paper and pencils
Mark a starting line.
Students work in small groups to estimate how far they can run in ten seconds. Students measure the distance in metres and record using decimal notation to 2 decimal places.
Players record their estimates of how far they can run in ten seconds.
Each player has a turn and marks their distance.
Players measure the length of their run and record using decimal notation to two decimal places.
Players estimate which ball is the closest before measuring to determine the winner.
Complete 4 games, with each player taking a turn to play first.
Vary the timeframe for running.
Calculate running speed in km/h.