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Estimate, Measure, and Order Lengths in Standard Units: Comparing Lengths of Objects

2nd Grade • 1 Lesson Plan
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Quick Facts

Subject: Math, Measurement and Data

Type: 1 Lesson Plan

Skills:

  • Collaborate with peers to practice the "language" of measurement by estimating, measuring and comparing objects to the nearest inch using a ruler

Materials Needed:

  • Blank paper
  • Pencil, crayons/colored pencils
  • Student dry erase boards or use paper 
  • Document camera or whiteboard

Printable Resources:

  • Printable Student Resources:
    • “Analyzing Measurements” (1 copy per student)
    • “Measurements Around the Room” (1 copy per student from segment 1 –or- 1 copy with answers filled in to project for the class to use as their data)
  • Printable Teacher Resources:
    • “Finding Differences” (1 copy for display)

CCSS: 2.MD.4

File Type: PDF Document

Lesson Plan Description

Bring teaching measurement to the “real” world with this interactive 1 hour lesson.  Working with partners and practicing the “language” of math, your students will:

  • Collaborate with peers to practice the “language” of measurement by estimating, measuring and comparing objects to the nearest inch using a ruler