Understanding Measurement Of Distance

This week we are working on measuring distance in PE. As we are running our sprints and agility exercises we are showing the students how far they are running. We set up cones to show the measurement in ten foot increments. We also showed how we use a tape measure or a meter wheel to measure long distances. We showed the students that our field is a 75 feet by 60 feet rectangle. The students are given instructions to run 60 feet, 30 feet, etc. The students also drew a diagram of the field in their journal. This will lead us into lessons on perimeter and area square footage.