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Creating a giant outdoor game board
Can you create a giant outdoor game board?
Purpose
This experiment gives children an opportunity to practise using measuring tapes and rulers.
The child will learn how to create a giant board game.
You need to know
- how to measure distances
You will need
Steps
- Find a spot outside your home that is large enough for your giant outdoor game board.
- Look for possible materials and toys you could use on your game board.
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With the materials and toys on hand, design your board. You can use the following design as guide or you could create your own design using your own choice of toys and steps.
- Create your giant outdoor game board. The squares should be large enough for two or more players to stand in.
- Enjoy your giant game board with friends and family.
Questions
- How large is the area covered by your board?
Expected answers
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You can calculate the area by multiplying the width of the board by its height.
For example, if the board measures 3m by 3m then the area is 9 square metres.
Explore further (optional)
Create a pair of giant dice to make your game even more exciting.
Tips for further exploration
You can find templates for making paper dice by searching the Internet, but it would be instructive for the child to work out a template for themselves.
If you are making the dice from paper or card, it is better to draw out a foldable template and then stick the loose edges instead of cutting out each face separately.
