Units of Length and Equivalencies

A lesson plan to explain the history of units of length, introduction to the units of length, and conversions of length. This is used with a projector or overhead screen. The whole class is able to work together to find conversions and measure real world objects in the classroom. This site allows for whole group instruction to explain the history, name, and conversions of units of measurement. This is an overhead lesson, that allows the class to work together to find and name units of measurement.

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Units of Length and Equivalencies

Standards & Objectives

Academic standards
CCSS.Math.Content.3.MD.A.1
Tell and write time to the nearest minute and measure time intervals in minutes. Solve word problems involving addition and subtraction of time...
CCSS.Math.Content.3.MD.A.2
Measure and estimate liquid volumes and masses of objects using standard units of grams (g), kilograms (kg), and liters (l).1 Add, subtract,...
CCSS.Math.Content.3.MD.C.5
Recognize area as an attribute of plane figures and understand concepts of area measurement.
GLE 0306.4.5
Solve measurement problems involving fractional parts of linear units and capacity units.
SPI 0306.1.2
Solve problems involving elapsed time.
SPI 0306.4.5
Choose reasonable units of measure, estimate common measurements using benchmarks, and use appropriate tools to make measurements.
TSS.Math.3.MD.A.1
Tell and write time to the nearest minute and measure time intervals in minutes. Solve contextual problems involving addition and subtraction of time...
TSS.Math.3.MD.A.2
Measure the mass of objects and liquid volume using standard units of grams (g), kilograms (kg), milliliters (ml), and liters (l). Estimate the mass of ...
TSS.Math.3.MD.C.5
Recognize that plane figures have an area and understand concepts of area measurement.
 
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Lesson Variations

Blooms taxonomy level: 
Understanding

References

Contributors: 
Katie Sumner
Originator: 
Ayers Institute for Learning & Innovation