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- Grade Range
- 6th - 7th
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Students compare and estimate lengths using both customary and metric units of measure. They convert units within each system and between the Customary and Metric Systems. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- Kindergarten
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Students explore concept of using units to measure length as they rotate through four classroom centers. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - Higher Ed
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Students study the line length method for computing the length of a common rafter. They compute the line length of a common rafter to within +/- 1/16 inch. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 1st
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Students explore measuring length. With the teacher they identify the length of a variety of numbers using a ruler, and create colored squares out of construction paper. Students arrange the colored squares in a line, and independently draw and create a house using information provided by the teacher. Full Review »
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- 2nd
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Students explore measuring length using non-standard objects of measurement. They listen to the book "Inch By Inch" by Lio Lionni, and discuss what objects in the classroom could be used to measure length. Students then measure a variety of objects in the room. Full Review »
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- 3rd
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Students get into groups of four to discuss and record their estimations of a strip of paper that is stuck to the carpet that is about a meter in length. They then compile a class list of strategies used as well as their estimates. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- Kindergarten
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Students review the concept of measuring length. In groups, they travel to various centers throughout the classroom. They experiment with using different objects to measure the length of items given to them by their teacher. They are also read books in which they can practice measuring. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 2nd
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Students list the different materials that can be used in measuring the lengths of objects (standard and nonstandard units of measurement). They directly compare the lengths of given objects and recognize the various units of measurements. They then compare lengths of objects in the classroom and measure objects by estimating their lengths. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 3rd
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Students examine and explore a variety of ways to measure length. They discuss how to measure large objects using the end-to-end method, and in small groups measure the length of the room using the end-to-end method with a nonstandard measuring tool. Next, students determine which ramp allows a toy car to travel the furthest and discuss their observations. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 8th
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Students recognize the difference between measuring and estimating. They complete a Measurement Scavenger Hunt to practice estimating and measuring various objects and lengths. Full Review »
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