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Curated OER

Refining and Reasoning Behind Scale Drawings

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Young scholars discuss accuracy and the need for it in blueprints in order to create the final project. They further refine and perfect drawings as part of the school drawing project. Students create a blueprint for the new school...
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Curated OER

Orienteering II

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students name the parts of a compass and comprehend the function of each part. They define paces and tallies and use them in a real world situation. Students are shown the proper use of radio terminology. They use a map and compass to...
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Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Estimate Length in Inches

For Teachers 2nd Standards
Second graders will be able to estimate the lengths of objects by mentally partitioning the lengths into inches. A video, worksheets, and a detailed lesson plan are included.
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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.
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Unit Plan
CPALMS

Cpalms: Measure Up! Measuring to Make a Line Plot

For Teachers 3rd Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this lesson, students will generate measurement data by measuring lengths using rulers marked with halves and fourths of an inch and show the data by making a line plot. This lesson includes an...
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Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Give an Inch, Take a Foot

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students practice measuring techniques by measuring different objects and distances around the classroom. They practice using different scales of measurement in metric units and estimation. Also, students learn how measurement is used in...
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Handout
University of North Carolina

A Dictionary of Units of Measurement

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains an extensive list of various units of measurement known internationally and across several disciplines. Unit symbols are also included.
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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 learners use the inch unit.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Measurement: Length Measurements to a Fraction of an Inch

For Students 6th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Measure different lengths to a fraction of an inch.
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Other

Nearpod: Measurement: Length in Inches

For Teachers 1st - 2nd Standards
In this lesson, students will learn how to use a ruler to measure in inches and compare objects using the words "longest" and "shortest."
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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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Interactive
ABCya

Ab Cya: Strolling With My Gnomies, a Measuring Game

For Students 2nd - 4th Standards
Decide whether you want to measure in Standard or metric and at what level (i.e. inch, half inch or centimeter, millimeter) and begin practice. Computer will generate a line above the ruler and the player enters the length and checks for...
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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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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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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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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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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Elem Math: Single Object Length

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 determine the length of an object in inches. The video is followed by additional problems for students to practice the skills...
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Unit Plan
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Estimate Lengths

For Students 1st - 3rd Standards
Sal estimates lengths using units of inches, feet, centimeters, and meters. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video tutorial, or receive hints.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Elem Math: Line Lengths (English Units)

For Students 4th - 5th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] For this learning module, students are asked to measure the lengths of two lines set along a ruler and add them together. Includes video demonstrating a sample...
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Elem Math: Multiple Object Length Comparison (English Units)

For Students 4th - 5th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] For this learning module, students are asked to measure and compare the lengths of several objects lined up along a ruler. Includes video demonstrating a sample...
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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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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Elem Math: Single Object Length (English Units)

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] For this learning module, students are asked to find the length of an object lined up against a ruler where the starting point is not at zero. Includes video...
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K-5 Math Teaching Resources

K 5 Math Teaching Resources: 2nd Grade Measurement Data: Measure It Twice

For Students 1st - 2nd Standards
K-5 Math Teaching Resources: 2nd Grade Measurement and Data: Measuring it twice using centimeters and inches.
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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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