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Measure Up!

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Discover ways to measure items without standard tools. In this measurements lesson plan, learners estimate how long certain objects are by measuring with a non-standard measuring tool. Learners check their estimates with a ruler and share their data with the rest of the class.

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measuring tools, measurement

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length estimate and measure, measuring tools, non standard measurements, math
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Grade
K - 4th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
2 hrs
Instructional Strategy
Skills Practice
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