Use measurement and problem-solving skills to determine how many children (holding hands) could reach around the world.
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On the playground or in a large room, measure a line 50 yards (or meters) long with a tape measure. Count how many children, holding hands, are needed to reach across 50 yards.
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With a partner, choose a destination on another continent. Find out how far it is from where you live. Calculate how many children it would take to reach there.
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Then determine the number of children it would take, holding hands, to reach around the world. Use a calculator if necessary.
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