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Units 'R Us
Second graders, using one inch grid paper, create a foot long and a yard measuring tool.
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Body Part Measurements
Second graders participate in a review of how to use rulers and yard sticks while collecting measurement information. They measure assigned body parts and chart the data on collection sheets. They make a spreadsheet with the information...
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How big is a whale
Students research the size of whales using print books or the internet. Students do the research in groups. They compare and graph the results.
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Making Estimations in Measurement
Learners utilize their knowledge of measurement in making accurate measurements and estimations.
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How Many Strips?
Second graders investigate the measurement of 1 meter. They predict and measure how many strips of paper it takes to make exactly one meter. Students devise and use problem solving strategies to solve the problem.
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Launching Rockets
Second graders discuss experiences of watching a rocket launch either on television or in person before making paper rockets. They make and color rockets which they attempt to launch using a strong breath blown through a straw at the...
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Measure the Lines
In this measuring activity, students cut out a measuring bar and use it to measure and color designated matching numbers.
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Word Problem Practice
For this word problem worksheet, students complete a total of 40 simple word problems that include addition and subtraction.
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50 State Quarter Game
Learners, using their knowledge of place value and number sense, play this counting game in small groups, or as a whole class, to see who be the first person to reach 50 cents.
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Getting Better at Guessing
Young scholars, in groups, examine a jar of coins to make both 'guesstimates' and estimates. They compare different estimations and complete a journal entry to summarize their findings.
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Change Mixer
Students use their abilities to recognize coins and their values in this game that focuses on locomotor skills (skip, slide, gallop, run, jump). This game also requires students to add coin values.
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For Sale!
Students review same type (denomination) coin sets, and build same type coin sets equaling fifty cents.
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Mixing Coins
Young scholars explore mixed (different denomination) coin sets and create different total amounts.
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Matching Pairs
Learners take turns matching the appropriate shapes (listing coin values) to those with numerical values listed on them. When pupils are successful, they win a blank shape for their collection.
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Do You Have a Coin Collection?
Learners create a graph showing which students in the class collect coins.
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Do You Like to Spend or Save?
Students, after briefly discussing spending and saving habits, take a poll to see how their peers like to manage money. Then students graph their findings and discuss the survey results.
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How Many Months?
Students investigate the first Peter the Mint Eagle, who lived at the Philadelphia Mint from 1830 to 1836. They determine how many months Peter was there and use pictures, numbers, equations, and/or words to explain how they came up with...
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Odd Is In
Pupils play a game with coins and then use reasoning skills to develop a strategy for winning the game.
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Measuring Up with Apples
Second graders estimate and measure various classroom objects using an apple as their tool for measuring, and record their measurement results on a data worksheet.
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Assessing the Physical World
Students practice using a different type of measurement each day. They complete data sheets to record their information. They practice estimating the weight of an object as well.
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How tall are you?
Young scholars review different units of measurement that would be used to measure height. They compare their height to that of Abraham Lincoln by working with a partner to make a life size tracing of each other and measuring their height.
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Great Graphs
Students create graphs by tabulating their preferences among 10 state quarters. They examine quarters and tally their favorites. They complete a worksheet. There are more lesson plans included in this unit.
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Graph Your Foot!
Students measure their own foot and place the outline on a graph. They make connections between the size of their foot and the bar graph that represents it.
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