Help me give my students measuring devices which will teach them the metric system and linear measurements as well as metric conversions.
FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Diamond's classroom raised $237
This project is fully funded
My Project
Using metric rulers, meter sticks, and wheeled measuring devices in my classroom will significantly enhance my students' understanding of science and the metric system.
These tools allow students to physically measure objects, which reinforces the concepts of length, width, height, and distance.
This hands-on experience makes abstract concepts more concrete. Working with metric rulers and meter sticks helps students become familiar with metric units. This direct interaction with measurements helps solidify their understanding of these units and how they relate to one another.
In addition, using these tools teaches students the importance of accuracy and precision in scientific measurements. They learn how to make careful measurements, read scales, and understand the significance of significant figures.
These measuring tools are essential in conducting experiments. Whether measuring the growth of plants, the distance traveled by an object, or the dimensions of materials, students will see the relevance of accurate measurement in scientific inquiry.
Wheeled measuring devices, in particular, are often used in real-world applications such as surveying and engineering. Introducing these tools in the classroom helps students see the practical uses of the metric system beyond the classroom. These tools help students develop spatial awareness by allowing them to visualize and measure the physical world. This is especially important in fields like physics and engineering, where understanding dimensions and spatial relationships is crucial.
Incorporating these measuring devices into your lessons will help your students gain a deeper and more practical understanding of both scientific measurement and the metric system.
More than half of students from low‑income households
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Zozen Measuring Wheel in Meters, Foldable Meters Measure Wheel, Metric Units [Up to 9,999m], Meter Measurement Wheel with Backbag
• Amazon Business
$35.95
2
$71.90
Measuring Tapes - Set of 12
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$8.99
6
$53.94
(Pack of 10) 39" Wood Double-Sided Meter Stick Yardstick/Meterstick Ruler 39 Inches 100 Centimeters Thick High Quality Sticks
• Amazon Business
$30.00
1
$30.00
DAGONGREN 30 Pack Clear Plastic Rulers 12 Inch,Transparent Assorted Color Metric Bulk Rulers with Inches and Centimeters,Kids Ruler for School,Home,Office
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
Materials cost
$165.83
Vendor shipping charges
$2.70
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$2.49
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$201.02
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$35.47
Total project goal
$236.49
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$236.49
1 Donor
-$118.23
Donations toward project cost
-$100.50
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$17.73
match offer
-$118.26
Match offer toward project cost
-$100.52
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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