Make a measuring wheel that measures distances
This activity for primary school kids involves making a measuring wheel for accurately measuring in metres and centimetres.
This activity combines maths and history and is inspired by the achievements of ancient Greece. It is thought that the inventor of the odometer may have been Archimedes, between 2200 and 2300 years ago. Resources are provided to support teachers in furthering their students’ maths abilities.
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