Today we used Google Earth and a measuring wheel to measure our track. First, students made a guess on how many feet they thought were around the track. Second, we measured the track using Google Earth and the ruler tool. Then we headed outside to measure the track with the wheel. I have to say I was impressed! Google Earth measured it at 1,320 feet and we measured, with the wheel, at 1,322 feet. I'm going to allow the students to comment tomorrow (I approve all post first) their reflections. Overall it was neat lesson! Thanks to Kami's parents for the idea and the wheel!
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April 2015
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