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Give real-world relevance to metric studies in math by taking students outside to get some well-deserved fresh air! Students measure and estimate natural objects in the metric system: meters, centimeters, and millimeters. The natural objects in the worksheet are commonly found in the school playground or nearby park. -------------------- Related sheet: Nature Inspired Estimate Weight with the Metric System-------------------- Perfect for:• Math centers • Outdoor learning days • Spring scienc

Spark students' interest in metric volume measurements and estimations by presenting common objects they can relate to. Once students have a better understanding of what mL, cL, dL, and L really are, they are better able to fact-check their work when converting between metric units. Note: US English uses an uppercase letter for Liter (L); in Europe, the measurements are commonly written as ml, cl, dl, and l. The scientific community appears to consider both versions correct. --- Related sheets

Build students' real-world reference to metric weight measurements. The activities help build number sense and give students a better understanding of what different metric weights actually feel like and represent. Because I grew up with metric measurements, I was particularly drawn to creating these sheets to help! In my view, one takeaway from the metric studies should be to learn to recognize how people who use the metric system most likely express measurements. --- Related sheet: https://ww

Instructions to Nature's Mystery Touch Sensory Game. Students feel nature objects behind their backs (you can also use a cloth bag) and describe what they feel. They try to guess the object. Once they are familiar with the objects, turn it to a memory game. School Signals, school communication platform, encourages outdoor time for students. Please follow us to get updates on new materials. Check out other free outdoor resources, too!Full activity: https://schoolsignals.net/outdoor_education/sen

Puddle Science Activity for Kids: Outdoor STEM Exploration (Pre-K–3)This classic activity encourages early childhood students to explore puddles after a rainy day. Students will learn about concepts of water displacement and measurement while simultaneously building social skills. Extensions include making splashes with other objects and using standard measurement tools to track the size of a splash. Let’s (puddle) jump in!School Signals, school communication platform, encourages outdoor tim