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Distance, Time & You

An outdoor exercise for spatial comprehension and estimating!


Learning Outcomes
From this resource it is anticipated that students will:

  • Develop spatial comprehension.
  • Enhance math skills, through kinesthetic learning.
  • Share information using oral, visual and written presentation.
  • Identify and locate different places in the world.
  • Be introduced to the practical application of estimating.

Grade Level 4-7 covering subjects:

  • Geography
  • Theater Arts
  • Mathematics

Prep Time:

  • 15 minutes approximately Action Required:
  • READ this Learning Resource.
  • CHOOSE one of the 2 page TRAVEL SHEETS and make a COPY for each student.

Prior to Activity:

  • you must determine a distance of approximately one mile somewhere near or within your school grounds (possibly several times around a playing field). Determine the 'start' and 'end' points to complete your one mile walk.

Equipment Required:

  • Tape measures.
  • Rulers.
  • Pencils.
  • Calculators (optional)
  • Watches with second hand for timing.

Approximate Grade Level: 4-7
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