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Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: How Long?

For Teachers 1st - 2nd Standards
Students will investigate the attribute of length by using a common measurement tool such as snap or unifix cubes to directly measure objects in the classroom. Materials needed include various items to measure, a large set of cubes such...
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Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: Measure Me!

For Teachers 1st - 2nd Standards
Students will work in pairs and measure each other using Unifix cubes. They will record their measurements on a worksheet which is included. Detailed instructions are provided.
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Unit Plan
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Measuring Lengths With Different Units

For Students 1st - 3rd Standards
In this lesson, students units use different units to measure the same object.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Elem Math: Multiple Object Length Comparison

For Students 1st - 2nd Standards
[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...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Elem Math: Estimating Measure of Items by Description: In., Ft. Or Yd.?

For Students 2nd - 5th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] For this learning module, students are asked to estimate the measure of objects in inches, feet, or yards. Includes video demonstrating a sample problem [0:36] and a...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Elem Math: Visual Differences in Length English Units

For Students 2nd - 4th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The video shows how to use visual objects and numeric units of measure in order to determine the longest and shortest lengths of measure. The video is followed by...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Elem Math: Multiple Object Lengths

For Students 1st - 2nd Standards
[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...
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Interactive
Starfall

Starfall: Measurement

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
This interactive focuses on measuring objects using coins as units of measurement. They measure tools, trains, mice, and shoes.
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Lesson Plan
Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Can You Measure It?

For Teachers 2nd Standards
Expose your students to measurement with this lesson containing four centers. Website includes a lesson plan as well a picture and video to implement the lesson.
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Lesson Plan
Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Going for the Gold

For Teachers 2nd Standards
Second graders read and create graphs based on Olympic data for 2014.
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Lesson Plan
Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Bigger Than a Foot

For Teachers 2nd Standards
Do your students know what objects are bigger than a foot? In this lesson, 2nd graders will need to go beyond memorizing 12 inches in a foot by using that information in measuring larger objects.
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Lesson Plan
Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Adding and Subtracting With Lengths

For Teachers 2nd Standards
Second graders will use their addition and subtraction strategies to measure and compare distances, solving using centimeter units.
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Interactive
PBS

Pbs Kids: How Do You Measure Up

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
Find out about measuring and take a fun "quizmo" to see what you've learned. Explore the types of measurements that are used in everyday life.
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Lesson Plan
Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Centimeters and Inches

For Teachers 2nd Standards
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 lesson includes detailed plans, printable...
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Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Measurement and Symmetry

For Teachers 2nd Standards
Second graders use a variety of measurement tools to measure both small and larger distances.
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Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Measuring in Centimeters

For Teachers 2nd Standards
They measure in Japan too. Students measure two objects and compare to decide how much larger one is than the other.
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Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Is the Statement True or False?

For Teachers 2nd Standards
Second graders use their knowledge of place value to determine whether a comparison statement is true or false.
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Lesson Plan
Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Math Treasure Hunt

For Teachers 2nd Standards
Second graders have worked with models and strategies to solve a variety of math problems. Today they will need to use those strategies to complete the math tasks.
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Handout
Cuemath

Cuemath: Measuring Weight

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
A comprehensive guide for learning all about measuring weight with definitions, units of measurement, and conversion.
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Lesson Plan
Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Estimate Lengths in Inches

For Teachers 2nd Standards
Second graders will be able to estimate the lengths of objects by mentally partitioning the lengths into inches.
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Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs: Count on It!: Episode 202 Math Is Everywhere, Part Ll

For Students K - 1st Standards
Blossom and Snappy discover a new window that Robbie put in the garage and decide to measure it. They discover the difference of standard measurement and non-standard measurement while making candies and during their visits to McDonald's...
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Lesson Plan
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Lesson Plan: Measurement, "Inch by Inch"

For Teachers 1st - 3rd Standards
This is a great measurement lesson plan with a literature connection, "Inch by Inch" by Leo Lioni. It uses a variety of activities where students use the inch unit.
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Interactive
Other

Global Classroom: The Ruler Game

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
Challenge yourself to a game for testing your measurement skills using a ruler. You may choose to have yourself timed.
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Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Measuring a Line Segment: Lesson 1

For Students 2nd - 5th Standards
This video lesson [3:59] will walk you through using a ruler to measure the distance between endpoints. It is 1 of 10 in the series titled "Measuring a Line Segment." Students can answer review questions to assess their understanding of...