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- Kindergarten - 1st
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Students estimate, measure, and compare measures using whole numbers and non-standard units of measure. They use comparative language to compare length, size, area, weight, and volume. Full Review »
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- 1st - 2nd
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Students rotate around the classroom practicing non-standard unit of measurement concepts. In addition, they have the opportunity to familiarize themselves with measuring with rulers and participate in a lesson about capacity. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 4th
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Students make observations about the uses of measurement in their everyday lives. They work with a group to conduct an investigation using standard and non-standard units of measurement and a classmate to demonstrate basic measurement concepts. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students examine both US customary measurement and metric measurement in this unit of lessons. They study the history of measurement systems and complete hands-on measurement activities. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students investigate non-standard and standard measurement including inches and centimeters. They use different types of noodles as non-standard units of measurement comparing them to inches and centimeters. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 1st
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Students recognize the need for standard units through a jumping activity. They measure the length of jumps using non-standard units of measurement. Each jump is measured using different non-standard measurement units. Full Review »
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- 1st - 2nd
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Students compare the length of different pieces of tape on the classroom floor by measuring them using non-standard units. They work in small groups to use a object as their standard of measure then the groups compare their results and discuss the discrepancies. Full Review »
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- 3rd
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Students listen to the book, INCH BY INCH by Leo Lionni as a set up for the math lesson on measuring with non-standard measurement systems. They discuss other objects that could be used to measure with such as: licorice sticks, shoe strings, erasers, barrettes, tongue depressors, popsicle sticks, plastic teddy bears, etc. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- Kindergarten - 2nd
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Students calculate the length of the classroom using non-standard units of measurement and estimation. Using a cracker box, they discuss measuring various objects in the room as a class, and independently estimate and measure the length of the room. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 1st - 3rd
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Students are introduced to units of measurement found on a ruler as well as what attributes make an object difficult or easier to measure with a ruler. The teacher has various objects placed around the room the students practice measuring with their rulers. Full Review »
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