Grade 4 "Metric Olympics" - 2nd Event Drinking Straw Javelin Throw

Step 1: Write an estimate of how far you believe you can throw the straw in centimeters.
Step 2: Stand with both feet at the starting line with your toes touching the line.  Here one teammate is helping another.

Step 3: Throw the straw forward.

Step 4: Measure the distance you threw the straw, be sure a judge records your measurement too.

Step 5: Find the difference between your estimate and the actual distance you threw the straw.
Step 6: Repeat steps 1 - 5 for your second trial.

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