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 Go, The Distance
A WebQuest
for 4th Grade (Measurement)
Adapted by
Helen Teague
Introduction
The race is on.
You will race to learn as much as you can about measuring distance. Each lap
you complete will further your knowledge of measuring. Will you successfully
reach the checkered flag?
The
Task
You will
"race" your way through the course by completing the activities
found at each of the "laps." Some laps are at the computer; some
are at your desk. There are seven laps. Each lap that you complete will allow
you to gain and test your knowledge of customary lengths.
Are you
ready to start your engines?
The Process-Start
Your Engines..............
 Lap 1. Using rulers and pencils, each person in your
group mush draw and label at least 10 lines of different lengths. Label each
line with the number of inches you chose.
Lap 2. Cruise on
over to the computer and the FunBrain.com website
to measure some lines.
Lap 3.Time for a pit stop at Quia. Use what you know about
measurement vocabulary to complete the Matching, Flashcards, and
Concentration activities.
Lap 4. Get back in the
race. Make up some time with the computer activity, Can You Measure Up? Click
here for the easy route and then
drive the challenging course.
Lap 5. Get ready.
Get set. It's time for Lots of Lengths.
Lap 6. Really test your measuring skills. Measure at
least 10 items in your classroom. Write the item name your estimation of its
measurement, and then your actual measurement. Be sure to put all team
members’ name on your paper. Teachers: Measurement Tally Sheet.
Lap 7 Victory Lap: Cruise
back to your desks. With your partner or group, quiz each other on
Measurement Vocabulary and Await
your Championship Certificate!
Conclusion
Measurement is
an important life skill that real people use in the real world each and every
day. You are more capable at measuring real objects, estimating measurements,
using correct units of measurement and truly understanding measurements after
completing, “Go, The Distance!”
Credits
& References
Some activities from Andy Battrell, Melissa
Lehnert, Lori Peters, Liz Tschopp, and Linda Viton
Information,
Graphics and audio courtesy of:
http://www.earthcon.com/clipart/page9.htm
http://www.e-clipart.org/
http://autoracing.about.com
http://www.animationcity.net/animcity.htm
http://www.soundamerica.com/
Based
on a template from The WebQuest Page
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