CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Line Lengths
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The video shows how to measure designated lengths on a ruler. The video is followed by a series of practice questions to assess student comprehension of the concept.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: How Long?
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...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Measuring Lengths With Different Units
In this lesson, students units use different units to measure the same object.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Estimating Measure of Items by Description: In., Ft. Or Yd.?
[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...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Count Rectangles, Square,s and Triangles in Composite Figures
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The video defines a composite shape and shows how to determine the total number of triangles in the given shape. The video is followed by practice problems to assess...
Starfall
Starfall: Measurement
This interactive focuses on measuring objects using coins as units of measurement. They measure tools, trains, mice, and shoes.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Bigger Than a Foot
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.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: How Big Is a Foot?
Do students have any idea of what a foot really is? This instructional activity will have students measuring objects and making predictions about the length of objects.
Stanford University
Stanford University: How Big Is It?
Lesson provides an activity that introduces the nanoscale using the metric system.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Attributes of 3 D Shapes Part 2
Second graders will identify the attributes of 3D shapes and measure the edges in inches and centimeters. This lesson contains a detailed plan and videos of students engaged in the activity.
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 lesson includes detailed plans, printable...
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Measurement and Symmetry
Second graders use a variety of measurement tools to measure both small and larger distances.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: How Big Is a Mile?
How far do I have to walk in order to make 1 mile? Learners measure, add, and figure it out.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Measuring in Centimeters
They measure in Japan too. Students measure two objects and compare to decide how much larger one is than the other.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Three Dimensional Shapes
While 3 Dimensional shapes are not mentioned specifically in the Common Core, they do include the term face which is more appropriate for 3D shape attributes.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Is This Math or Isn't It?
SWBAT identify the math all around them and explain their thinking.
Cuemath
Cuemath: Measuring Weight
A comprehensive guide for learning all about measuring weight with definitions, units of measurement, and conversion.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Estimate Lengths in Inches
Second graders will be able to estimate the lengths of objects by mentally partitioning the lengths into inches.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Math + Arts: Abstract Sculpture & the Attributes of Cubes
In this lesson, learners will create cubes and identify the attributes of a cube, including discussion of edges, faces, vertices, and angles. Teacher resources are provided.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Math: English Bus: Measurement: Meters
On this interactive website students practice various math skills using a real life scenario at a school. Those skills include using centimeters and meters to compare lengths, and recognizing when a unit smaller than meters are required.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Lesson Plan: Measurement, "Inch by Inch"
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.
Project Britain
Primary Homework Help: Converting Meters to Kilometers
The learning activity reviews conversion from meters to kilometers. Students answer ten questions and can check their answers when finished.
Education Place
Houghton Mifflin: Eduplace: Extra Practice Quiz Nonstandard Units 1
Practice using a variety of nonstandard units to measure the length of various objects. Read the interactive quiz rules and then click on the "Begin" ticket. If you answer incorrectly you get one more chance to try again then you are...
ICT Games
Ict Games: Mostly Postie: Grams and Kilograms
Practice identifying metric mass units by putting packages on the scale. Read the scale, then choose the correct number and metric unit.