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How long? How wide? How tall? How deep?
In this lesson, students will use historical nonstandard units to estimate the lengths of common objects and then measure using modern standard units. They will discover the usefulness of standardized measurement units and tools. Illuminations provides... (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 1 Mathematics)
Provided by: Illuminations
Measuring me
In this lesson, students use yarn to measure lengths such as arm span and height. This gives the students practice measuring with nonstandard units. Pairs of students also compare their height and arm spans. They practice problem-solving and reasoning skills... (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 1 Mathematics)
Provided by: Illuminations