Basic Measurement Using LEGO® Bricks—Student Edition (PDF)
[PDF Version—SINGLE USE ONLY. PDF SITE LICENSE FOR SCHOOL USE AVAILABLE ON WEBSITE] Student Workbook for Basic Measurement Using LEGO® Bricks
Measurement is one of the most useful mathematic strands in everyday life. Starting in the early elementary years, the hands-on activities in this book help students understand the concept of an attribute and provide numerous opportunities to explore measurement of:
• time
• money
• customary liquid measures
• basic metric measures
• basic perimeter
• basic area
• standard and non-standard units
The Student Edition includes baseplate diagrams for students to work along with the teacher, drawing their models and explaining their thinking in writing. It also includes a student assessment for each chapter and a chart to track the student's progress.
everyday life. Telling time, spending money, and measuring liquids, lengths, area, and perimeter are activities people perform regularly. Starting in the early elementary years, the activities in this book help students understand the concept of an attribute and provide numerous opportunities to explore measurement of various attributes.
In this book, the hands-on activities using LEGO® bricks help students learn:
• time
• money
• customary liquid measures
• metric system
• perimeter
• area
• standard and non-standard units
Each chapter focuses on a specific topic of measurement. Most students learn the foundation of basic measurement between grades K–3 or 4.
Using LEGO® bricks to model math provides a universal language. Children everywhere recognize this manipulative. It’s fun to learn when you’re using LEGO® bricks!