CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Measurement: Length Measurements to a Fraction of an Inch
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Measure different lengths to a fraction of an inch.
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Us Standard Lengths
Students learn how to measure length using US Standard Units. Practice problems are included.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Estimating Measure of Items by Description: In., Ft. Or Yd.?
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] For this learning module, students are asked to estimate the measure of objects in inches, feet, or yards. Includes video demonstrating a sample problem [0:36] and a...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Line Lengths (English Units)
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] For this learning module, students are asked to measure the lengths of two lines set along a ruler and add them together. Includes video demonstrating a sample...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Multiple Object Length Comparison (English Units)
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] For this learning module, students are asked to measure and compare the lengths of several objects lined up along a ruler. Includes video demonstrating a sample...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Single Object Length (English Units)
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] For this learning module, students are asked to find the length of an object lined up against a ruler where the starting point is not at zero. Includes video...
University of Houston
University of Houston: Measurement Teacher Activities: Length Lessons
This lesson plan offers an opportunity for students to learn to measure length by fractions of an inch, inches, feet, yards and also change one unit of length to another.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: What Is an Inch?
This activity gives the students the opportunity to see what an inch really looks like. It also provides them with a chance to be creative using various inch materials and to create a visual for what an inch is. It is a great lesson to...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Give an Inch, Take a Foot
Students practice measuring techniques by measuring different objects and distances around the classroom. They practice using different scales of measurement in metric units and estimation. Also, students learn how measurement is used in...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Measuring a Line Segment: Lesson 5
This video lesson [1:15] will walk you through using a ruler to measure the distance between endpoints. It is 5 of 10 in the series titled "Measuring a Line Segment." CCSS.Math.Content.3.MD.B.4 Generate measurement data by measuring...
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Estimate Lengths in Inches
Second graders will be able to estimate the lengths of objects by mentally partitioning the lengths into inches.
Other
Science Made Simple: Conversions for Length Measurement
This site allows you to type in various lengths you want to covert. For example, if you want to find out how many feet there are in 10 meters, you can submit that information and get the answer.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Single Object Length
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The video shows how to use a ruler and determine the length of an object in inches. The video is followed by additional problems for students to practice the skills...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Line Lengths
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The video shows how to measure designated lengths on a ruler. The video is followed by a series of practice questions to assess student comprehension of the concept.
K-5 Math Teaching Resources
K 5 Math Teaching Resources: 2nd Grade Measurement Data: Measure It Twice
K-5 Math Teaching Resources: 2nd Grade Measurement and Data: Measuring it twice using centimeters and inches.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Multiplying Lengths English Units
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students practice solving problems involving length.
Quia
Quia: Customary Measurement
Here are three activities--concentration, matching, and flashcards--to help learn or review the units of customary measurement.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Mad About Measuring
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart has good beginning activities for introducing measuring with an inch ruler.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 4.md, 5.md Button Diameters
The purpose of this task is for students to measure lengths to the nearest eighth and quarter-inch and to record that information in a line plot. Aligns with 4.MD.B.4 and CCSS.Math.Content.3.MD.B.4 Generate measurement data by measuring...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Read Line Plots (Data With Fractions)
Practice reading and interpreting data that is graphed on line plots. The data graphed includes fractions. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints....
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Lesson Plan: Measurement, "Inch by Inch"
This is a great measurement lesson plan with a literature connection, "Inch by Inch" by Leo Lioni. It uses a variety of activities where students use the inch unit.
Other
All math.com: Us/metric Conversion Tables
Convert metric measurements to U.S. Measurements and the reverse, too. Easy to follow tables have sections for area, length, mass,temperature and volume.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Customary Length
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart focuses on reading a customary ruler to the eighth of an inch (introduction to sixteenth of an inch). Conversion in the customary system is introduced using ratios and proportions.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Measurement: Standard Length
[Free Registration/Login Required] This interactive flipchart contains instruction and standard measurement activities.