Today, we went on a Measurement Scavenger Hunt in our Outdoor Classroom. It was the perfect day for this! The students have requested that Mrs. Nelson install air conditioning, but other than that, they loved it! They were totally engaged in what they were learning and they were teaching each other.
The outcomes for the lesson were to measure area and perimeter in customary units of length; Estimate the difference in the height of a column and their own height; compare and contrast two different objects in our outdoor classroom; and answer questions at different stations relating to other subjects we study (such as reading, Alabama History, etc.). Outcomes were met and fun was had by all who were there!! We even had a visit from Mrs. Nelson. The students loved sharing with her what they were doing. This was the assessment of everything we had studied and learned this week. What a great time and they had no idea they were "taking a test!"
Here's a quick look at what we did! There are many more to come!!
Tylor, Abbagail, Hannah, and Carson L. measure
the perimeter of a block of the sidewalk.
Ozioma, Liam, and Alexis discuss the area of the butterfly stepping stone after measuring it.
Tate and Sydney measuring the area of a plank of
wood on the ramp to the gazebo.
Alexis, Ozioma, and Liam relaxing in the sun while they
wait for the rotation signal.
Tate and Sydney take a moment to pose for the camera
while they tell Mrs. Nelson what they are doing.
Kira, Conner, and Sarah explain to Mrs. Nelson what they are doing at their station.
Conner, Kira, Sarah, and Elijah finding the perimter
and area of the stage.
Dakota and Chantly discuss with Mrs. Haynes the information they recorded about the benches.
Mrs. Haynes, Chantly, and Dakota practicing measuring
with a yard stick to find the perimeter of the top of the bench.
Mrs. Haynes, Chantly, and Dakota discussing their findings about the benches and looking up the meaning of the word "bench" to see which fits the purpose of the benches in our outdoor classroom.
