SID THE SCIENCE KID | Exploring Measurement | PBS KIDS

http://pbskids.org/sid Did you know you can measure a classroom using a "paper body?" Watch and try this investigation, featured in the Sid the Science Kid episode "The Whale Episode." Not all things have to be measured using a traditional ruler. You can use your body as a "ruler" too!

Don't miss Sid the Science Kid, the new animated preschool series from The Jim Henson Company and KCET on PBS KIDS! (check local listings). For more information visit http://pbskids.org/sid

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[thamgiac]

Gerald sounds like he has lung cancer..

[ximxnotxokay31]

Bill Nye the science guy is better.

[luapsucramed]

Bhbb

[rodswebdesign]

some sweet info here

[hiflyer49]

@marceldem Of course, you are right; I thought of that too. However, what we teach in math class is that "every measurement is an approximation" - there is always a margin of error, even with the most accurate measurment instrument. In this case, with young children, I think the teacher was right to ignore the little extra widths of the 2x4 pieces left out. With older students, a question about this would be a good idea.

[ronnie01hargrove]

This was a great video for my first graders. They did an excellent job of demonstrating non-standard units of measurement.

[debradmor]

@ximxnotxokay31 for what age. I love Sid the Science Kid, especially for PK, K and first.

[marceldem]

Sorry to be so picayune, but the 2 x 4 width needs to be subtracted from the total body lengths or the classroom will be incorrectly measured. Better to put a narrow pointer at the spot where the body starts and ends. "Close, but no cigar!"

[ptrain191]

Why does everyone on this show have severe jaundice?

[Ambrose4e]

they premire it on my schooL!!!!

[MultiSpacecow]

I WANT TO WATCH THEM PLAY! >:(

[TheHihi555]

I am big measure me" LOL! XD