Lesson Plans Course: Mastering Skills & Concepts: Course I Module ...

Lesson PlansCourse: Mastering Skills & Concepts: Course IModule: Geometry and MeasurementUnit:MeasurementSession: LengthLearning ObjectivesArranging objects in order by height and by length.Using non-standard units to measure and comparelengths.Using inches and centimeters to measure and comparelength.OverviewWe're at a sports tournament. We compare the lengths ofstraws to decide which team goes first. We use footprints tomeasure each long-jump, and we use rulers to measure thedistances of two golf balls from the hole.KeywordsInchCentimeterRulerTeaching StrategiesPrior to the sessionHave students use string to compare their heights in anon-quantitative way.Have students give examples of what kinds of things are"long", "tall", or "short" and how they can tell.At the end of the sessionHave students measure the length and width of theclassroom by stepping it out and then have them comparethe class results.Use inch and centimeter rulers to measure and comparethe lengths and heights of various objects and people inthe classroom.Ask students to list other units used to measure length andgive specific examples of each.© 2001 Riverdeep Interactive Learning Limited. All rights reserved.