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Outdoor Math Scavenger Hunt
Find real-world examples of shapes and numbers in the playground.
How to use this activity
Take this list outside and check off each item as you find it. Count the number of swings, find a circular tire, etc.
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Classroom Name
Discovery Team
Adult introduction
Math is visible outdoors. Move safely, record what you actually find, and use a number, unit, label, comparison, or sketch as evidence.
Continue the learning
- Sort the discoveries by shape, size, material, or another clear rule.
- Estimate and then measure one safe distance or object.
- Create a new outdoor math clue for another team.