Made to Measure: Kindergarteners Learn about Size and Scale

Students participate in cube measurement activity

Student lines cubes along carpet while sitting on floor

In Beverly Chang's science class, Kindergarteners learn about scale and measurement using cubes to measure everything from handspans to aquariums to the rug on the floor.

Student uses cubes to measure fish aquarium

Student organizes items by size on carpet

Students measure their arms using cubes

Student measure their hand using cubes

Photo of small cubes lining the classroom carpet

Student measures the length of his arm using cubes