Measuring Perimeter, Area & Volume / Inspiring Entrepreneurial Minds
This week, third and fourth graders at Kihei Elementary School and Wailuku Elementary School practiced measuring perimeter, area and volume in the garden to determine quantities of soil and lumber required to build a new raised garden bed and design garden layouts.
The measurements were also used to determine how many plants could be planted in the surface area of the new bed and how a farmer would use these math skills to determine what price to charge for produce.
Lots of fun and a great way to inspire entrepreneurial skills at an early age!
Here’s a link to Kids Gardening resources on a variety of math lessons to incorporate into your school garden programs.