Students Line Up 5,280 Rulers To See How Many Feet Are In Mile
YORK, Pa. -- A math lesson this morning at York's Smith Middle School involved sixth-graders and more than 5,000 rulers.
It took students about two hours to line up 5,280 rulers end to end outside the school to demonstrate how many feet are in a mile. It wasn't the straightest line, but the point was made.
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1 Comments:
WOW! What a great way to learn a lesson. I believe greatly in teaching children by having them actively involved rather that just listening to a bunch of facts! Need I say, I believe in the developmentally appropriate activities?
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