How long? How wide? How tall? How deep?

Check out the SWAY presentation with details of this inquiry lesson in the maths links section.

We became true mathematical inquirers this week when we created our own measuring tools and discovered why we need to have standard units of measurement. We explored the historical origins of standardized units of measurement and discussed the need for them. Did you know that as long as 5016 years ago, the Egyptians tried to create standardized measuring systems?

We have also looked at the metric and imperial systems so we are on the road to becoming as knowledgeable as we can about measurements.