- Counted the number of lug nuts on the tire
- Identified the different sizes of the lug wrench
- Counted the number of turns needed to remove the lug nuts
- Measured the air pressure in the spare tire
- Calculated the circumference of the tire using a measuring tape
Continued development related to this activity can include:
- Introducing the concept of fractions by discussing the different sizes of lug nuts and their relation to a whole
- Exploring the concept of weight by comparing the weight of the lug wrench to other objects
- Practicing addition and subtraction by counting the total number of lug nuts and calculating how many are left after removing some
- Introducing the concept of angles by discussing the angle at which the lug wrench needs to be turned to remove the lug nuts
- Exploring the concept of measurement by comparing the circumference of different tires