LEARN NC

K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Goal 2

Measurement - The learner will explore concepts of measurement.

Objective 2.01

Compare attributes of two objects using appropriate vocabulary (color, weight, height, width, length, texture).

Resources aligned to this objective

Wonderful whales
Students will gain knowledge of whales: the kinds of whales, the characteristics of whales, and the habitats of whales. Math skills will be incorporated into the teaching facts about whales.
Format: lesson plan (grade K Mathematics and Science)
By Robin Moss.
Sizing up Sam the Scarecrow
Students will integrate measurement as a math activity during "S" week as they talk about Scarecrows and the Season Fall.
Format: lesson plan (grade K English Language Arts and Mathematics)
By Marsha Thomas.
Plant power
Students will plant their own seeds in potting soil and measure plant growth. Before the students' plants are visible above the soil, students will explore the parts and functions of classroom plants and compare growth between the classroom plants. Using the weather channel website, students will predict weather the day's weather conditions are excellent, good, or poor for plant growth.
Format: lesson plan (grade K–1 Mathematics and Science)
By Rhonda Hathcock.
From dirt to dinner
This lesson serves as an introductory study of the plant world. The lesson allows students to study seeds, parts of plants, microclimates, and how to grow seeds into vegetable plants for harvest. Parents are encouraged to assist at home.
Format: lesson plan (grade K English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science)
By Glenn Bass.
Exploring pumpkins
This lesson will allow students to use a variety of methods to explore pumpkins.
Format: lesson plan (grade K Mathematics and Science)
By Angelia Braswell.
Category fun
This is a unit on categorizing for Kindergartners. It spans approximately one week, using 30-45 minutes each day. It incorporates the use of multi-media.
Format: lesson plan (grade K Computer/Technology Skills and Mathematics)
By Cathy Palmer.
Bear graph
The students will compare and contrast bears brought from home and share their ideas through a graph.
Format: lesson plan (grade K Mathematics)
By Karen Pledger.

Resources on the web

Using the Number Line to Compare
Students determine differences using the number line to compare lengths. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Mathematics)
Provided by: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Traveling Along: Measuring and Mapping -- Looking Back and Moving Forward
Students are provided with non-standard measuring tools such as paper clips, pencils, and Tangrams and are instructed to create and label a treasure map that leads to a special play area, a hidden treasure, or a favorite toy. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Mathematics and Social Studies)
Provided by: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Sampling rocks
Students learn about sampling through an investigation of rocks found in the schoolyard. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Mathematics and Science)
Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science
My special place at school
Students use nonstandard units to measure a familiar space, record the results, and explain the process. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Mathematics and Science)
Provided by: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
My Pet
Students develop and use spatial relationships and spatial memory by creating a map of a pet. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Mathematics)
Provided by: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Measuring with Teacher's Foot
Students use nonstandard units to measure the distance between objects found in their classroom. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Mathematics)
Provided by: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Measuring with Our Foot
Students measure distances using an outline cutout of their own foot. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Mathematics)
Provided by: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Measuring Me
Students use yarn to measure lengths such as arm span and height. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Mathematics and Science)
Provided by: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Mapping All of Me
Students use the knowledge and skills gained from previous lessons by placing yarn strips appropriately on 4' x 3' strips of paper and drawing around them to create a map of their body. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Mathematics and Science)
Provided by: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Magnificent Measurement: Looking Back and Moving Forward
Students use the mathematical knowledge and skills developed in the previous lessons to demonstrate understanding of and ability to apply that knowledge in a real-life context. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Mathematics)
Provided by: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Look at those leaves!
Students observ attributes of leaves, group the leaves, and consider any patterns they see emerge. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies)
Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science
The Length of My Feet
Students focus on the attributes of length and develops their knowledge of and skill in using nonstandard units of measurement. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Mathematics)
Provided by: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Learning to Measure with Ladybug
Students practice measuring with multiple units and a single unit, following methods modeled by the teacher. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Mathematics and Science)
Provided by: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics