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or state) relate to this MAFS.2.MD.1.2- Describe the inverse relationship between the size of a unit and number
Essential Understanding
The same object can have different lengths based on the form of measurement being
used.
ticket.
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These objectives are aligned with the standards for the beginning of this unit. Each
student will need to understand how to measure using various units (inches, centimeters,
feet, etc.). They will need to know how each unit is related and how they change the
length of the object. This lesson is an introduction to the chapter and it gives the learner
The lesson will start as a whole-group lecture, and then it moves on to independent study
around the classroom. We will then come back together and reflect on what we have
learned. This lesson will provide time for the students to be hands-on in their learning
learn this concept because they will need the knowledge gathered in this lesson to move
you know students have Formative evidence: The teacher will observe and assess each student while they
mastered your objectives? measure objects in the classroom. The teacher will ask important questions and assess
students on their answers. The measurement charts will also be collected at the end of
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Summative evidence: The measurement chart worksheet will contain a question on the
back. This question will assess their understanding of estimating. These will be collected
and analyzed.
What Content Knowledge
is necessary for a teacher The teacher must have knowledge of the units of measure and the definition of
to teach this material? estimate. The teacher must also have knowledge of misconceptions and
objectives?
Students will be assessed during the introduction lesson (this lesson) and that will
determine how well they can compare and measure objects using standard units of
measure.
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Learners
Boys:13
Girls:14
OCD: 1 (boy)
ADD: 1 (boy)
This group of learners is very diverse and very bright. This grade level splits math classes
What misconceptions
this content? Students may be confused about the unit of measure they will be using for this activity.
They will be given an object to measure another object. This will need to be explained
thoroughly.
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Collaborative
Independent work
Step-by-Step Plan Time Who is Each content area may require a different step-by-step format. Use
responsibl whichever plan is appropriate for the content taught in this lesson.
10:30 Evaluation).
Teacher
Explain that this unit will introduce different units of measure. Have
measure many things in this room by using the objects that I will
give you. You'll see how long or tall these things are.
level.
Hand out the worksheet and explain how they will fill it out.
Teacher
objects.
Ask them to sit next to someone that has a different measuring tool
than them.
Silently observe and look for differences in the data you both
collected. What do you notice? Did you measure the same objects?
critically.
11:00 Explain that each measuring tool was a different size, therefore the
measurements differ.
worksheet. They will answer it and turn the worksheet into the
basket.
Struggling students will be given extra support during the activity. Based on
what the teacher gathers during the whole-group lesson, they can be
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Students that master the content quickly will be asked to compare the
standard units of measure. They will write them in order from smallest to
largest. This will give them an opportunity to test their knowledge of the unit.
Meeting your students If applicable, how does this lesson connect to the interests and cultural
learners
Students will learn that other countries measure in different units than the
United States. This can be turned into a class activity where they can share
where their family is from and discover what units they use in that country.
(time dependent)
If applicable, how does this lesson connect to/reflect the local community?
This lesson will allow the students to practice measuring various types of
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knowledge in measurement.
How will you differentiate instruction for students who need additional
Students that need enrichment will create a list of measures of unit in order of
smallest to largest. They will then pick one object they measured and
How will you differentiate instruction for students who need additional
language support?
The room contains labels on some objects around the room and they can use
that to fill out the chart. They can also be partnered with a peer to complete
the activity, given permission from the teacher. The question on the back of
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Materials
Worksheet
Crayons
Paperclips
Pencils
Circle manipulatives
Eraser heads