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Which subject	Mathematics
What age group	Year or Grade 3
What topic	Measurement
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Welcome to Measurement Adventure!

Introduction to Our Journey

Kia ora, tamariki mā! Today, we are going to embark on an exciting adventure into the world of measurement! 🌟 Have you ever wondered how we find out how tall our friends are, how much water fits in our bottles, or how long our classrooms are? Well, measurement is the key!

The Magical Measuring Tools

Before we get started, let’s think about the tools we will use on our adventure! You may have seen some of these around your home or school:

• Rulers: To measure lengths.
• Measuring Cups: To measure liquids or solids.
• Measuring Tapes: Great for measuring large things like classrooms or even playgrounds!
• Scales: To find out how heavy things are.

Fun Starter Activity: Superhero Sizing!

Objective

Let’s warm up our brains with a fun challenge! You will need a piece of string, a ruler, and a friend.

Steps

1. Measure Yourself: Use the string to measure the height of your friend while they stand up. Cut the string to the length you measured.
2. Measure with a Ruler: Now, take your ruler and measure how long the string is. Write down the measurement in centimeters.
3. Compare Measurements: Switch roles and repeat the measuring process.

Reflection Questions

• Who was taller?
• How did the string help us measure?
• What other fun ways can we measure things around us?

Wrap-Up

Now that you have begun your journey into the world of measurement, we will delve deeper into how we can measure not only length but also weight and capacity. Let's get ready to measure like true mathematicians! Are you ready to dive in? 📏🌊

Let's get started!