Measurement Mania

Elementary schoolers practice measuring a soap bubble print. They follow a recipe to make a soap bubble solution. Pupils use the soapy solution to blow large bubbles with a plastic drinking straw until they pop leaving behind a circular...

Second graders analyze the idea of measuring with nonstandard and standard units.  In this measurement lesson, 2nd graders discover the importance of using standardized units of measurement.  Students also learn how to use a ruler in...

Second graders explore linear measurement. In this measurement instructional activity, 2nd graders use paper clips to measure paper strips. Students listen to the book How Big is a Foot? by Rolf Myller. Students practice proper measuring...

What a fun lesson! Second graders measure their hands, feet, and smiles to the nearest inch and centimeter. They measure cut slips of different colored construction paper from 1 - 12 inches and graph into even-odd, shortest to longest,...

Have your class practice measuring with standard and nonstandard tools. Primary learners use software and books to learn about measurement. They measure a variety of objects using nonstandard tools. Then, they use standard measurement...

Second graders observe and demonstrate how to measure different objects. They listen to the book "Corduroy," and measure different aspects of a teddy bear, discuss how to measure using a variety of units of measurement, and complete a...

Second graders develop their measurement skills. In this measurement lesson, 2nd graders measure the width and length of objects to the nearest inches and centimeters.

Second graders turn into measuring maniacs with this activity! With real world objects, 2nd graders practice measuring accurately to the nearest inch and centimeter. After a lecture/demo, students practice with a worksheet imbedded in...

Second graders practice making measurements. In this measurement lesson, 2nd graders read Measuring Penny. Students then measure classroom objects using unique measuring tools. Students also create an aluminum foil animal and write...

Second graders work with measurement. In this measurement lesson plan, 2nd graders draw square house plans using grid paper. Students use the grids to draw a larger scale model of the house on blacktop.