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DECEMBER 5, 2007: LESSON #3: Metric Length
One concept that kids can struggle with is the metric system.
The metric system is introduced to students in elementary school and is a term kids need to know.
Today, we will work on 4 of the metric length terms:
METER!
A METER IS A STRETCH AND BEND!
DECIMETER
YOU NEED 10 for a meter, like my little brother's shoe!
CENTIMETER
YOU NEED 100 for a meter, just like my finger width!
MILLIMETER
YOU NEED 1000 for a meter, just like my pencil lead!
Now, what can moms and dads be doing at home to help with the metric system?
Here are some activities:
- Let's do metric aerobics! Follow these rules!
When you say Millimeter, your child squeezes his/her fingers together, showing a millimeter.
When you say centimeter, they hold up a finger, showing a finger width.
When you say decimeter, they stretch their hand to show a decimeter (the length of a toddler's shoe or a sandwich)
And, lastly, when you say meter, they stretch their arms to the sides.
Go quickly!
- Repeat the activity using Simon Says instead!
- Have children measure different objects using finger-widths in the house. Remind them that their finger-width is one centimeter!
Remember, the metric system is actually easier than our standard system here in the US!
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