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\nSpoonfuls, Cupfuls and Handfuls\n

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\nExplore the use of non-standard units for measuring volume with elementary learners. They fill a container and count the number used using cups, spoons, and bottles, build with blocks and count the number of blocks used, and compare and...\n
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\nBackyard Building - Area and Perimeter\n

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\nTurn young mathematicians into landscape architects with this four-lesson series on area and perimeter. Beginning with a basic introduction to calculating perimeter and area using non-standard units of measurement, this...\n
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\n\"Estimation\n\n
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\nEstimation Challenge\n

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\nStudents calculate the length of the classroom using non-standard units of measurement and estimation. Using a cracker box, they discuss measuring various objects in the room as a class, and independently estimate and measure the length...\n
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\nEstimation and Measurement\n

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\nStudents explore measurement and estimation with non-standard units. In this measurement lesson, students discuss items that could be used to measure; they use tooth picks to measure specific items around the classroom, both estimating...\n
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\nCan You Measure Up?\n

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\nHere is a well-designed lesson on common standards of measurement for your young mathematicians. In it, learners calculate measurements in standard and non-standard units. They make predictions, record data, and construct and design...\n
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\n\"Measuring\n\n
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\nMeasuring Real Stuff\n

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\nLooking for a good lesson on measurement? This one could be for ytou! Learners select and use appropriate nonstandard units to measure and compare lengths and weights of real-life objects. They use problem-solving skills to design a...\n
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\nSand Babies\n

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\nAn engaging lesson plan which has elementary learners measure weight to the nearest pound and construct and interpret a bar graph! They measure length using non-standard units and determine area using square tiles. Pupils round their...\n
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\nMass Lesson\n

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\nIt's not just a slideshow, it's a lesson on mass. First, learners complete a mental math warm-up, where they determine the number before and after a series of given numbers, then they form groups to weigh packages and compare mass....\n
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\n\"Learning\n\n
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\nLearning to Measure with Ladybug\n

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\nStudents practice measuring items with non standard units. In this units lesson plan, students measure shapes, lengths, and classroom objects.\n
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\nFoot Book Lesson Plan\n

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\nStudents measure items using non-standard units of measure. In this measurement instructional activity, students listen to Dr. Seuss', The Foot Book, before using oak tag feet to measure items. They use a large foot and a smaller...\n
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\nA Weigh we Go!\n

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\nHere are some cross-curricular activities whil should help your kids understnad weight measurements and grammar. In this grammar and math instructional activity, students read the book Skittles Riddles and practice counting and balancing...\n
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\nMeasurement\n

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\nHere is a challenging presentation that will get your mathematicians working! They must convert using non-standard units of measure. Here is an example: a pencil is 12 buttons long, how many toothpicks long is the pencil? An interesting...\n
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\nLength and Volume Exploration\n

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\nStudents explore how to measure length and volume. They compare and order objects according to their measurable attributes and measure items using non-standard units. Students put 4 pencils in order from shortest to longest after...\n
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\nAre You a Square or a Rectangle?\n

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\nDiscover the difference between standard and non-standard units of measure with your class. They differentiate between rectangles and squares, read a book, measure a peer's height. They then discuss  measurement methods, make...\n
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\nMeasuring Up\n

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\nStudents examine and discuss a variety of ways to measure length, capacity, and weight. They estimate and measure a pencil's length using Unifix cubes, estimate and fill a measuring cup with Unifix cubes, and weigh a calculator in a...\n
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\nA Mass of Pennies\n

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\nLearners estimate and determine the number of cents (pennies) that are needed to equal the mass of a variety of common objects. They develop a process for measuring and explore concepts related to units of measurement.\n
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\nExplorA-Pond: 4th Grade Perimeter Estimation\n

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\nYour geometers are used to finding the perimeter of a square or rectangle, so give them something different this time! With this lesson, small groups will receive a picture of a shoreline and calculate the perimeter. The website listed...\n
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\nMeasuring Beads\n

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\nStudents compare the weight of the students's favorite soft toys directly and then indirectly using beads.\n
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\nBody Balance\n

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\nExamine measurable characteristics of objects to build an understanding of the different ways you can discuss an object's size when comparing it to other objects. After whole group instruction, the class compares and organizes several...\n
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\nUsing Different Non-Standard Units to Measure\n

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\nIn this math activity, students use a variety of non-standard measurements units to find the lengths of objects on paper and around the room. Students first make an estimate, then measure with different units.\n
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\nGrowing and Graphing\n

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\nStudents visit a 2nd and a 4th grade class to measure the heights of older students using large building blocks as a non-standard unit of measure. They can also measure adults in the school community. Results are displayed in...\n
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\nInch by Inch and Centimeter by Centimeter Extravaganza\n

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\nStudents use both standard and metric measurement. They compare and contrast standard to non-standard units of measurement.\n
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\nMeasurement Concepts\n

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\nIn this measurement instructional activity, students solve 7 word problems and 1 multiple choice test-prep question. Students use non-standard classroom items to estimate and measure objects in order to solve the problems.\n
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\nMy Foot and the Standard Foot\n

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\nYoung mathematicians put one foot in front of the other as they learn how to measure length in an elementary math lesson. Using paper cutouts of their own feet, children measure classroom objects as they discover the importance of...\n
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