About the Project

As a sixth grade teacher in a TK-6 district, we teach measurement conversions and proportions to our students. Over the years it has become evident that our kids lack some of the basic skills needed to truly understand how measurement works, how important conversions are in daily life, and the understanding that how to accurately measure opens the door to many job opportunities in the future. From this was born a scale model of the classroom project. This hands on project allows students to learn the skills needed to build a model of their own classroom. It is always a struggle to accomplish this without the equipment and materials necessary to truly be proud of their finished project. This project offers our students a chance to interact with members from the community who use measurement in their own jobs, from architects, to the trades. Being able to complete the project in classrooms and then give enrichment opportunities would be invaluable in stretching them academically, creatively, and socially while also building a life skill.