Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: Which Is Longer?
Students are introduced to the concept of length with this hands-on activity. Each student will choose two objects to compare by laying them next to each other and comparing which is longer. Students will record and discuss their findings.
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Better Lesson: Fishy Tales
Students tell how long an object is by measuring it using paper clips and comparing it to other objects measured with the same non-standard unit of measurement.
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Better Lesson: Indirect Measurement
Made to measure! In this lesson students will be able to use the transitive principle for indirect measurement as they compare the lengths of the objects to each other.