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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Elem Math: Line Lengths

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

Ck 12: Elem Math: Count Rectangles, Square,s and Triangles in Composite Figures

For Students 1st - 2nd Standards
[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...
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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: 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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Better Lesson

Better Lesson: How Big Is a Foot?

For Teachers 2nd Standards
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.
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Lesson Plan
Stanford University

Stanford University: How Big Is It?

For Teachers 2nd - 7th Standards
Lesson provides an activity that introduces the nanoscale using the metric system.
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Lesson Plan
Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Attributes of 3 D Shapes Part 2

For Teachers 2nd Standards
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.
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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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Lesson Plan
Better Lesson

Better Lesson: How Big Is a Mile?

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd Standards
How far do I have to walk in order to make 1 mile? Learners measure, add, and figure it out.
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Lesson Plan
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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Lesson Plan
Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Three Dimensional Shapes

For Teachers 2nd Standards
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.
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Lesson Plan
Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Is This Math or Isn't It?

For Teachers 2nd Standards
SWBAT identify the math all around them and explain their thinking.
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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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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Math + Arts: Abstract Sculpture & the Attributes of Cubes

For Teachers K - 1st Standards
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.
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Unit Plan
E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Math: English Bus: Measurement: Meters

For Students 2nd - 3rd Standards
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.
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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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Project Britain

Primary Homework Help: Converting Meters to Kilometers

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
The learning activity reviews conversion from meters to kilometers. Students answer ten questions and can check their answers when finished.
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Education Place

Houghton Mifflin: Eduplace: Extra Practice Quiz Nonstandard Units 1

For Students K - 1st Standards
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...
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Interactive
ICT Games

Ict Games: Mostly Postie: Grams and Kilograms

For Students 2nd - 3rd Standards
Practice identifying metric mass units by putting packages on the scale. Read the scale, then choose the correct number and metric unit.