Dottie,

The YouthBuild USA _Working Hands, Working Minds_ curriculum may be  
useful.  It includes a chapter on construction-related math and  
measurement.

	http://www.youthbuild.org/members/login/whwm.html

David J. Rosen
djrosen at comcast.net


On Feb 6, 2006, at 10:58 PM, Dottie wrote:


> Colleagues:  HELP!

>

> Any ideas for teaching linear measure other than basic vocab.  

> (inch, feet, yard, fractions 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16; length, width,  

> etc) and actually measuring things in the classroom & immediately  

> outside?

>

> We have a very good possibility of several woodworking/carpenter  

> jobs for our refugee clients (mostly Meskhetian Turks &  

> Montangards), but I must teach them to understand & do measures  

> within the next week or so.

>

> The M. Turks (from Russia) & some of the Montangards have high  

> school educations, so I think they'll know the concept of  

> fractions, but as related to the metric system.  I plan to do 1/8 &  

> 1/16 w/a pizza illustration, but I really need other ideas!

>

> Of course, I'll hit Home Depot & Lowe's for donations of measuring  

> tools!

>

> Thanks,

>

> Dottie Shattuck

> ELT instructor

> Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society

> Charlotte, NC

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