Do your students struggle with the fundamentals of measurement? In this activity, students will measure and make an 8x8 inch Checkers Board using white paper, a ruler, a pencil and an eraser. This is a fantastic prerequisite to a more complicated building activity, a great activity for learning centers, or a measurably nice way to spend a rainy day. Younger students (4th-5th grade) may find this activity challenging but rewarding. For older students, this activity will reinforce math, science, a