Measure by footspan
Activity: Measuring distances using footspan
Instructions: Students first guess the measurement, then actually measure by walking heel-to-toe and counting footspans.
(a) Distance between seat and door: Approximately 8-15 footspans
(b) One side of classroom: Approximately 20-30 footspans
(c) Distance between bed and washroom: Varies by home
(d) Distance between two walls of room: Varies by room size
Explanation
The chapter provides a table for students to measure various distances using footspan. Students first guess the measurement, then actually measure by walking heel-to-toe and counting footspans. This activity helps students understand that footspan is another body-based unit for measuring longer distances.
Solution Steps
First guess the measurement in footspans
Actually measure by walking heel-to-toe and counting footspans
Record the distance between seat and door
Record one side of classroom
Record the distance between bed and washroom
Record the distance between two walls of room