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Nonstandard Units, Practice 17.1
I like this measuring with nonstandard units worksheet! Learners use paper clips and connecting cubes to estimate and measure real objects, and solve 17 problems.
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Measuring Fun
First graders practice measuring. For this measuring lesson, 1st graders read the story How Big Is a Foot? by Rolf Myller. They measure a partner using standard (ruler) and nonstandard (feet) units.
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How Long is a Hot Dog? Weight, Weight! Don't tell me!
Primary learners participate in activities that help them explain how different things are measured. They create their own access number chart.
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Measuring in Inches
First graders discover that there are two types of standard measurement using a ruler: centimeters and inches. They use the inches side to measure pipe cleaner "worms"; straigthening them out and laying them on the end of the ruler with...
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Measure and Color
In this measurement worksheet, students solve 4 problems that require them to color measurement bars to the appropriate lengths.
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Measure the Lines
In this measurement instructional activity, students cut out a measuring bar and use it to measure and color given lengths. Worksheet has a reference web site for additional activities.
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Length
In this length worksheet, students estimate how long each objects is in the 9 examples. Students then circle the answer that gives the best estimate.
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Measuring and Comparing Weight and Capacity
First graders measure weight and capacity. In this measurement activity, 1st graders explore visual examples of weight and capacity comparisons. Students also practice solving problems that their instructors model.
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Measuring and Comparing Weight and Capacity
First graders explore the concept of measurement. In this measurement lesson plan, 1st graders explore measurement techniques as they use containers to measure capacity. Students also practice solving problems that their instructors model.
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Measure the Crayons
In this measuring worksheet, students cut out a measuring bar and use it to measure pictures of crayons, writing the length of each.
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Measurement
Students investigate non-standard linear measurement. In this cross curriculum measurement lesson plan, students listen to the book Measuring Penny by Loreen Leedy, and identify pages in which non-standard measurement is...
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Nonstandard Measurement
Students find a partner with the same finger, arm and foot span as they have. In this nonstandard measurement lesson, students compare the length of their index finger, arm and feet. Students who don't match anyone find the...
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Measuring Inches
First graders measure the length of pipe cleaners to form worms using rulers to focus on inches. They record their results and graph the measurement of each pipe cleaner. They measure their pipe cleaner "worms" in various colors and...
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Handy Measurement: Using Non-Standard Measuring Tools
Students examine different types of non-standard measurement. In this measuring activity, students utilize their fingers, palms and feet as measuring tools. Students discuss the difference between measuring using parts of their body and...
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Inch Measurements
In these two measuring lines in inches worksheets, learners measure different lengths of horizontal, vertical, and diagonal lines. Students write 19 answers.
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Estimate and Measure Length
In this length learning exercise, students estimate how many cubes long items are, then measure, record and compare actual lengths. Houghton Mifflin text is referenced.
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Measurements
In this measurement worksheet, students measure the length and height of different objects given to them. Students complete 3 problems total.
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Connecting With Coordinates
Play a coordinates game to encourage collaborative learning and grid use! Learners plot points on grids and play a game that challenges them to locate a specific point on a coordinate grid by using horizontal and vertical movements.
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Snakes and Lizards Length and Movement
Snakes and lizards can be very tiny or very long. Your class will get out their rulers to see just how big snakes and lizards can be. They discuss several different reptiles by reading the included animal fact cards, then each small...
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How Long Are These Lengths?
In this measuring worksheet, students use a paper clip to measure how long 10 pictures of common objects are . Students then measure them in inches.
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Measuring Marvels
Students discover how units of measurement help people to categorize objects. For this measurement lesson, students discuss various units of measurement, use creativity to invent new possible units of measure, and learn the history of...
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Estimating Length
In this measurement in inches worksheet, students examine pictures and record how long they think each item is in inches.
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Measure Length and Width
In this measuring worksheet, students cut out a ruler on the page and measure the length and width of given pictures of parcels. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Estimation and Measurement
Students explore measurement and estimation with non-standard units. In this measurement lesson, students discuss items that could be used to measure; they use tooth picks to measure specific items around the classroom, both estimating...