PROBLEM: Is it easy to predict the dimensions of natural objects?

PREDICTION: 

PROCEDURE: Look at the objects.  Describe and record the dimensions you think the objects are.  Record them in the box.  Then measure the object and see how close you were! 

	DESCRIBE SHAPE	PREDICT DIMENSIONS	ACTUAL DIMENSIONS
CUBE
ABALONE
CALCITE
SCALLOP
SNAIL
SEA URCHIN
FLOWER  CORAL
LEAF
ANIMAL

CONCLUSION:  Were you able to predict the measurements of the objects easily?