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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Giant's Ruler

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
In this mathematics worksheet, students imagine that a giant needed a ruler to measure things in his world. they draw a line under the bottom edge of the ruler and under each mark, write the size of the fractional part.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Measuring Length 2

For Teachers 5th
In this measurement activity, 5th graders identify which is a reasonable measurement for each stated. Then they fill in the correct unit of length and the tables given. Finally, students convert each measurement into other units of...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Daily Upkeep 6

For Teachers 4th
In this multiplication worksheet, 4th graders complete a quick math sheet where they first solve a problem on how many walked. Then, they identify and solve how they would find a paired number set in a table. Finally, students identify...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Addendum to the Written Curriculum: Measuring Solids

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students use standard rulers to measure the length of common classroom items - such as pencils, books, desk tops - in inches and centimeters, and measure weight in pounds. They also answer math questions, such as "How long is the front...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Feathers, Flippers and Feet

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders read, "Feathers, Flippers and Feet." In groups, they research important information about feathers and wings. They discover why feathers and wings are important to animals. Students create a presentation to share with the...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Hands and Feet of Many Colors

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students perform activities that involve color and shape discrimination. They play games to practice memory skills. Students recognize body parts to participate in activities.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Math Problems - Feet and Inches

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students examine the terms "feet" and "inches" and discover converting feet to inches, and inches to feet. They then work on the worksheet and solve the problems independently.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

My Feet

For Teachers K
Students examine the various parts of the feet. They listen to the book, My Feet, by Aliki, discuss the different parts and purposes of the foot, trace one of their feet on paper, and compare the foot tracing to another tracing several...
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Lesson Plan
University of Texas

Inside Mathematics: High Horse [Pdf]

For Teachers 1st - 3rd Standards
This task challenges a student to demonstrate understanding of measurement.
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Unit Plan
OpenStax

Open Stax: Appendicular Muscles of the Pelvic Girdle and Lower Limbs

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides interactive information regarding the appendicular muscles of the pelvic girdle and lower limbs.
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Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: Blisters, Calluses, and Corns

For Students 3rd - 5th
"Have you ever had a favorite pair of funky shoes that you wore every single day, until they started to hurt the bottoms of your feet? Ever helped your mom or dad plant flowers in the yard and later noticed a weird bump on your palm?...
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Unit Plan
AAA Math

Aaa Math: Dividing Feet and Inches

For Students 3rd - 5th
This site reviews the process of converting feet to inches and inches to feet using multiplication or division. Students can practice the skills through self-check exercises and timed learning games.
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Unit Plan
AAA Math

Aaa Math: Multiplying Feet and Inches

For Students 3rd - 5th
This site reviews the process of converting feet to inches and inches to feet using multiplication or division. Students can practice the skills through self-check exercises and timed learning games.
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Unit Plan
AAA Math

Aaa Math: Addition of Feet and Inches

For Students 3rd - 5th
This site reviews the process of adding feet and inches. It provides self-check exercises and timed learning games for students to practice the skill.
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Unit Plan
AAA Math

Aaa Math: Subtraction of Feet and Inches

For Students 3rd - 5th
This resource demonstrates how to subtract feet and inches. It also provides self-check exercises and simple learning games for students to practice the skill.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Mathline: Sand Babies (Pdf) [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
In this engaging lesson, students use a variety of measurement strategies in creating their own Sand Babies. Students explore standard and non-standard measurements, area, data collection and analysis, and graphing. Adaptations are...
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Activity
Other

Science Made Simple: Conversions for Length Measurement

For Students 9th - 10th
This site allows you to type in various lengths you want to covert. For example, if you want to find out how many feet there are in 10 meters, you can submit that information and get the answer.
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Activity
Science Made Simple

Science Made Simple: Area Measurement Conversions

For Students 9th - 10th
This site allows you to type in an area of measurement you want to be converted. The site converts it for you!
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Lesson Plan
Writing Fix

Writing Fix: What Is a Measure?

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
For this lesson, Rolf Myller's book entitled How Big is a Foot? is used as a mentor text. Students will answer the question, "What does it mean to be big?"The mathematical concepts of area, attributes, and fractions are introduced....
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Elem Math: Conversion Word Problems English Units

For Students 2nd - 4th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Converting yards to feet and comparing two measurements. The video is followed by practice problems to assess student understanding of the concept.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Elem Math: Multiplying Lengths English Units

For Students 2nd - 4th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students practice solving problems involving length.
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Activity
Math Is Fun

Math Is Fun: Us Standard Lengths

For Students 2nd - 5th Standards
Students learn how to measure length using US Standard Units. Practice problems are included.
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Article
Akron Children's Hospital

Akron Children's Hospital: Kidshealth: Blisters, Calluses, and Corns

For Students 3rd - 8th
Find out what blisters, calluses, and corns are and how to prevent and care for them in this article for kids.
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Lesson Plan
University of Houston

University of Houston: Measurement Teacher Activities: Length Lessons

For Teachers 4th - 5th
This lesson plan offers an opportunity for students to learn to measure length by fractions of an inch, inches, feet, yards and also change one unit of length to another.