Cannonball Clowns (Number Line Estimation)
Launch clowns from a circus cannon and try to hit the target. Drag digit cards on the control panel to set the launch distance and choose an appropriate unit of distance. After practicing your clown-launching skills on a number line, move on to the Big Top, Football Field, School Buses, the Golden Gate Bridge, and more!
LESSON MATERIALS:
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Student Exploration Sheet
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Exploration Sheet Answer Key
Answer Key for Subscribers Only
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Teacher Guide
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Vocabulary Sheet
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Identify an object's location on a number line.
- Develop strategies for estimating distances.
- Estimate distances using various measurement units.
- Convert from one measurement unit to another.
VOCABULARY:
- approximate, estimate
User Recommendations (10):
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Kids LOVE it!
By: Stacey Sawyer (Maine) | Recommended 119 days ago
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This is one of the most motivating Gizmos! Kids love it.
By: Karen Clore (Virginia) | Recommended 191 days ago
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Funny gizmo..great for estimation and measurement units
By: Angela Ebert (Ohio) | Recommended 274 days ago
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This Gizmo is terrific for number line estimation, estimating distance, converting units of measure!
By: Dawn Rowley (Virginia) | Recommended 293 days ago
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Students loved it! They also learned about the two different units of measurement between the United States and Canada.
By: Kimberly Martin (Quebec) | Recommended 305 days ago
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