Take three toy cars and find out how far each one can go. You can use a small wooden ramp, or you might like to make a ramp using any material that you have. Measure the distance each of your cars travels using measuring tape and write the answers in cm.
Procedure: Students release each toy car from the ramp. Measure the distance travelled using a measuring tape. Distances are recorded in centimetres (cm).
Ranking System: Rank 1: The car that travels the farthest distance. Rank 2: The car that travels the second farthest distance. Rank 3: The car that travels the shortest distance.
Explanation
The chapter encourages hands-on measurement activities. Students use measuring tapes to measure distances in centimetres and learn to compare and rank different measurements.
Solution Steps
Set up a ramp using a small wooden ramp or any available material.
Release each toy car from the top of the ramp.
Measure the distance each car travels using a measuring tape.
Record all distances in centimetres (cm).
Rank the cars: Rank 1 for farthest, Rank 2 for second farthest, Rank 3 for shortest distance.