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Measurement Masters
Valerie Young
1st grade
Spring Hill Elementary School
Fayette County Schools
Task
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Overview
In this task students will directly compare the length of two or more objects, order the length of two or more objects, use a non-standard unit to estimate and measure an object that is larger than that unit, and compare and order classroom items by length.
Illustrative Task
- Students will be divided into groups of 3-4.
- Each group will rotate between 4 different measuring stations.
- Each station will have a specific non-standard measuring tool such as colored tiles, paper clips, pennies, etc. and various objects to be measured.
- Students will estimate the length of each object at the measuring station and record on their “Measurement Masters” recording sheet.
- Students will measure each object at the measuring station, with the specified measuring tool for that station, and record the number on their recording sheet.
- As students work at the stations they will discuss their findings with members of the group.
- After measuring all the objects in the measuring station, students will compare and order the items. Answers will be recorded on their individual recording sheet for that station.
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GPS Addressed
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M1M1. Students will compare and/or order the length, weight, or capacity of two or more objects by using direct comparison or a non-standard unit.
a. Directly compare length, weight, and capacity of concrete objects.
b. Estimate and measure using a non-standard unit that is smaller than the object to be measured.
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Video Information
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Use these questions to guide your thinking about some of the important teacher ideas in the lesson featured in the video clip.
- What kinds of questions does the teacher ask to promote students’ problem solving?
- How is the teacher gauging students’ current understandings and building from those understandings?
- Consider the GPS standards listed with this video.
- What makes this lesson different from lessons you have taught on this topic?
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