Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Centimeters and Inches
How do we understand the difference between inches and centimeters? Why does measuring a given object in centimeters always give a bigger number than measuring the same object in inches? This instructional activity includes detailed...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Become a "Ruler" of the Ruler!
In order to practice basic sewing skills, students must be able to read and use a ruler for a variety of tasks. In this hands-on lesson plan, students will work collaboratively to demonstrate their mastery of how to read "English" units...
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)
Smile: Measurement Inches
This lesson plan for primary students gives students hands-on practice in using a ruler and understanding customary measurements, length and width in inches. Students also create simple one and two digit addition problems related to the...
Other
Nearpod: Measurement: Length in Inches
In this instructional activity, students will learn how to use a ruler to measure in inches and compare objects using the words "longest" and "shortest."
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Single Object Length
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The video shows how to use a ruler and determine the length of an object in inches. The video is followed by additional problems for students to practice the skills...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Multiple Object Lengths
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The video shows how to use a ruler and count the length of different objects. The video is followed by a series of practice questions to assess student comprehension...
Fun Brain
Fun Brain: Measure It! (Measuring Lengths Game)
Practice using metric rulers and rulers with inches. Includes helpful feedback when questions are answered incorrectly.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Measuring a Line Segment: Lesson 2
This video lesson [2:15] will walk you through using a ruler to measure the distance between endpoints. It is 2 of 10 in the series titled "Measuring a Line Segment." Students can take a short review quiz when finished....
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Measuring a Line Segment: Lesson 3
This video lesson [1:04] will walk you through using a ruler to measure the distance between endpoints. It is 3 of 10 in the series titled "Measuring a Line Segment." Students can answer review questions when finished....
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Measuring a Line Segment: Lesson 5
This video lesson [1:15] will walk you through using a ruler to measure the distance between endpoints. It is 5 of 10 in the series titled "Measuring a Line Segment." CCSS.Math.Content.3.MD.B.4 Generate measurement data by measuring...
ABCya
Ab Cya: Strolling With My Gnomies, a Measuring Game
Decide whether you want to measure in Standard or metric and at what level (i.e. inch, half inch or centimeter, millimeter) and begin practice. Computer will generate a line above the ruler and the player enters the length and checks for...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Measuring Marvelously Standard Ruler
This lesson is used to instruct students in the use of a standard "English" ruler for determining measurements. The students will read a standard ruler accurately to the nearest 1/16 of an inch. The student will measure different items...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Multiple Object Length Comparison
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The video calculates length of different objects and then compares the various lengths. The video is followed by a series of practice questions to assess student...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: An Introduction to Standard Units of Measurement
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this flipchart students are introduced to using a ruler to measure to the nearest inch. Student will measure items by dragging them to the ruler. Activotes are used to assess understanding as you go
CPALMS
Cpalms: Measure Up! Measuring to Make a Line Plot
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this lesson, students will generate measurement data by measuring lengths using rulers marked with halves and fourths of an inch and show the data by making a line plot. This lesson includes an...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Mad About Measuring
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart has good beginning activities for introducing measuring with an inch ruler.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 4.md, 5.md Button Diameters
The purpose of this task is for students to measure lengths to the nearest eighth and quarter-inch and to record that information in a line plot. Aligns with 4.MD.B.4 and CCSS.Math.Content.3.MD.B.4 Generate measurement data by measuring...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Read Line Plots (Data With Fractions)
Practice reading and interpreting data that is graphed on line plots. The data graphed includes fractions. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints....
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Customary Length
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart focuses on reading a customary ruler to the eighth of an inch (introduction to sixteenth of an inch). Conversion in the customary system is introduced using ratios and proportions.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Let's Measure
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students will use this flip chart to measure to the nearest eighth of an inch. The ruler has been enlarged to focus on the half, fourth, eighth, and sixteenth increments.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Sphinx
Sphinx is a Greek word signifying 'strangler,' applied to certain symbolical forms of Egyptian origin, having the body of a lion, a human or an animal head, and two wings. Various other combinations of animal forms have been called by...