In Metrics We Trust

Division: A – Elementary

NC Essential Standards Alignment: Measurement and Data unifying concept for all grade levels

SEP Practices: Using mathematics and computational thinking. 

Description:

Teams will demonstrate their understanding of metric measurement by estimating and  measuring length, mass, fluid volume, angles, and temperature and be able to make calculations based on these measurements.

Materials:

Must bring writing instruments. No other resources are allowed.

Scoring:

Points will be awarded for the accuracy of responses. Ties will be broken by the accuracy or quality of answers to selected questions chosen by the event leader prior to competition.

Recommendations:

Measure lots of things – the perimeter of cookie cutters, the mass of stuffed animals, the volume of small toys.

Event Resources:

I Teach Bio – List of skill-building activities for metric measurement, graphing, data, and more
Math Goodies – Bar graph practice
The Science Spot – Lesson plans on length, volume, density, etc.
Estimation practice game
How to use a micrometer
Measurement and Data Lesson Plan