Lengths of Objects | Knowitall.org

Lesson Overview

The students will show the lengths of objects as the number of same-size units of length with no gaps or overlaps. They will use small and large paperclips as the units of measurement.

Duration

1-2 hours

Lesson Type

Traditional Lesson

Essential Question

What are the important rules of measurement? Why is it important to use the same size units of length when measuring?

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-Computer
-Smart Board
-Document Camera

Two Crayons
Chart Paper
Markers
Small and Large Paper Clips
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Standards

1.MGSR Measurement, Geometry, and Spatial Reasoning
- 1.MGSR.1 Describe, estimate, measure, and compare objects in real-world situations using units of length, weight, money, and time
  - 1.MGSR.1.2 Use nonstandard physical objects to estimate and then measure the length of an item as the number of same size units of length with no gaps or overlaps

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