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Measurement and Geometry: Building Conceptual Understanding in Young Children

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Slide 10 of 19

What’s in a Bucket?

• Task 3
• Hang the bucket from the spring scale. Fill the bucket with 10 items, 20 items, 30 items, and on up to 100 at 10-item increments. Record the weight at each interval. Discuss and record your results.

• Task 4
• Fill the bucket with water. How many cups did it hold?
• Record your results.

[Slide contains a drawing of a bucket and shovel.]