Body Matches

In this video from Cyberchase, the CyberSquad searches for a kidnapper using their only clues: a footprint and a handprint.

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A Cage to Save a Whale

In this Cyberchase video segment, the CyberSquad must estimate the measurements of Spout the Whale in order to find a cage that will fit him. 

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Catching a Kidnapper

The students learn about body matches and measuring one part of the body using another body part. They learn about non-standard measures and relative measurement.

Catching the Kidnapper

In this video segment from Cyberchase, the CyberSquad and Digit construct a physical profile of the person who kidnapped Choocroca, a giant cybercrocodile.

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Measure and Measure

Students learn why non-standard measures can be useful even when measurements must be precise. They practice measuring using non-standard measures.

Measuring Different Lanes on the Track

In this video segment from Cyberchase, Bianca competes in her first track meet, but doubts the fairness of starting further back in the inside track lane for a 200 meter race.

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Measuring Length Precisely

In this Cyberchase video segment, the CyberSquad must measure the length of the rope that will lower Digit from the ceiling to remove the voice box from a statue of Hacker.

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Relating to Metric Measurement

Students become more familiar and proficient at metric unit measurement by examining measurement and predictions concerning indoor tracks (200 m) and outdoor tracks (400 m).

Sizing Up Spout

Students practice measurement skills and estimating lengths and heights when a ruler is not available.