Mastering Measurement!

We are coming up to measurement in our curriculum and I have always felt that we needed more hands on experience in this area.  This year our objectives include not only the usual non-standard units of measurement, but the introduction and use of a ruler as well.  But of course before we get to those rulers, we need to understand measurement from the conceptual stand point.

We will begin with whole group teaching points.  Basic measurement info.  

Next we will try our hand at non-standard measurement:  Paper clips, teddy manipulatives, pennies, and snap cubes.

 Students will choose a unit of measure and then will get to measure classroom items. 
 Every activity comes with a data collecting sheet as well as some helpful analyzing questions like which item was the shortest?  How would your measurements be different if you used a different unit of measure?  Which item was the longest? 

After measuring a variety classroom items with a choice of 4 different non-standard units of measure over 2 different lessons, students will try out even more non-standard units of measure with larger items in the classroom.  These are great to start as whole group, but then transition into a math tub.  All of these activities could be done as whole group, small group, or in math centers! There are 5 different lessons and each has a variety of activities.

As a cute bulletin board, students will trace and measure their hands and feet.  They will write on a long scroll to have as a keepsake too!

Once students have a solid grasp on non-standard measurement, they will begin measuring with a ruler. 

These lessons and centers all came from my Mastering Measurement Pack.  
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Mastering-Measurement-Non-Standard-and-Standard-Linear-Measurement-1104176

I also added measurement to my series of A Teacher’s Math Resource.  In this pack you will find more teaching posters, vocabulary, question stems, essential questions, and big ideas to keep posted on your concept wall or to display as you teach your measurement curriculum. 

http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/A-Teachers-Math-Resource-Unit-9-Measurement-1101269

For the entire first semester of these resources click below.  (The first one on numeracy is a free download in my store)

http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/A-Teachers-Math-Resource-Units-1-6-18-Weeks-First-Semester-749602  
Units 7 & 8 are also available.  There will be 12 units to cover the entire year of math concepts.
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/A-Teachers-Math-Resource-Units-7-and-8-Geometry-994960
Happy Measuring! 

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  1. Wow, I LOVE your Math Resource Units! I need them all. 🙂 I have seen them before in passing, but had not had the time to look in to them until today…because we have two snow days!!!! I am looking forward to catching up on blogging as well as my own products. I better hurry in case the power goes out.Thank you for your hard work! I am your newest follower. Here and on TpT!

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  2. I am so glad I won this unit! I never win anything. It was the perfect thing to win! I shared a few pictures on my blog, and linked it back to your page. Thanks again!

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