Creating and Measuring Paper Chains

The lesson begins with a meditation exercise to center the students, followed by a physical warm-up to energize them. The main activity involves students working in teams to create paper chains using scrap paper. They then measure the length of their chains in centimeters and meters. The lesson concludes with a summary of the activities and a reflection on the teamwork and measurement skills practiced.

What is the purpose of the meditation exercise at the beginning of the lesson?

• To help students relax and focus

• To teach students about heart health

• To introduce a new math concept

• To prepare students for a physical activity

During the physical warm-up, what activity do students perform first?

• Touching their toes

• Jumping three times

• Swinging their arms

• Stretching their arms into a T

What material is primarily used to create the paper chains?

• Cardboard

• Colored paper

• Scrap paper

• Newspaper

What is the first step in making a paper chain link?

• Gluing the paper

• Coloring the paper

• Folding the paper in half

• Cutting a strip of paper

How do students measure the length of their paper chains?

• Using a ruler

• Using a tape measure

• Using a string

• Using a meter stick

What is the total length of the combined paper chains?

• 2000 centimeters

• 1500 centimeters

• 1000 centimeters

• 1163 centimeters