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Measuring Real Stuff

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Looking for a good lesson on measurement? This one could be for ytou! Learners select and use appropriate nonstandard units to measure and compare lengths and weights of real-life objects. They use problem-solving skills to design a process to measure length and weight of objects using non-standard units

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non-standard measurement, measurement, measurable attributes

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nonstandard measurement, measurable attributes, math
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Grade
K - 1st
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning

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