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Estimating Volume

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  • DOMAIN(S)
    Cognitive Development and General Knowledge (CD)
  • INDICATOR(S)
    CD-MA7.4a
  • AGE GROUP(S)
    48-60 months

Use two or three clear plastic containers of the same size. Empty peanut butter jars work well, or ask the cafeteria for some mayo or pickle jars. Fill jars with scoops of sand. Label two jars with the amount of sand inside (two scoops, four scoops). Fill the third jar with six scoops and place a question mark on the jar. The children compare the three jars to decide on their estimate. This could be done in large group.  

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