Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Let It Slide: A Measurement Game

Another goodie from Education.com




What you need:
deck of cards
ruler
table about a meter in length (or masking tape to mark off a meter in length)
paper and pencil


How to Play
1.  Mark a line one meter from the edge of your table.  Or use a table one meter in length.  If necessary, mark a 1 meter square playing area on the floor with tape.

2.  Each player draws 3 cards from the deck.  They take turns sliding their cards along the table.  You must release your card by the time you reach the tape marking the edge of the 1 meter playing field.  The goal is to have the card land touching the edge of the table - or the 1 meter mark.

3.  Measure the distance each card is from the meter mark using a ruler.  Students should measure in either centimeters or inches (teacher assigns).  If the card falls off the table, or slides past the border, then the student records 20 as their score.  Players should measure their total number of centimeters or inches and record them for the round.

4.  Play for 5 rounds.  Add up your totals (calculators may be used at teacher's discretion).  The lowest score wins!



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