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Made to Measure: Kindergarteners Learn about Size and Scale

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By Emma Johnson
January 23, 2020
Students participate in cube measurement activity
Student lines cubes along carpet while sitting on floor

In Beverly Chang’s science class, Kindergarteners learn about scale and measurement using cubes to measure everything from handspans to aquariums to the rug on the floor.

Student uses cubes to measure fish aquarium
Student organizes items by size on carpet
Students measure their arms using cubes
Student measure their hand using cubes
Photo of small cubes lining the classroom carpet
Student measures the length of his arm using cubes

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