Grade 4 Math whiz kids - measurement 

The Paper Plate Discus Event

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Welcome to the Paper Plate Discus Event!


Instructions
1)    Decide who will be first to throw the paper plate discus

2)   Place feet on starting line, and throw your paper straw javelin

3)   Estimate and record the distance thrown.  Which unit of measurement will you using to measure the distance?

4)   Using the ruler you made, measure the distance from the starting line to the position of your discus (the end closest to the starting line).  Record it in your chart.

5)   Calculate the difference.  Was your estimate close to the actual?

6)   Repeat for other participants

Click on the video below to see how to participate in the event!