CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.1.MD.A.2
Express the length of an object as a whole number of length units, by laying multiple copies of a shorter object (the length unit) end to end; understand that the length measurement of an object is the number of same-size length units that span it with no gaps or overlaps. Limit to contexts where the object being measured is spanned by a whole number of length units with no gaps or overlaps.
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Measuring Length with Nonstandard Units Teaching Slides
Teach your students to measure length using nonstandard units with an engaging, interactive teaching slide deck.
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Measuring Length with Standard Units Teaching Slides
Introduce your students to the formal units to measure length with an engaging, interactive teaching slide deck.
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Open-ended Math Problem Solving - Grades 1, 2, and 3 (Task Card Version)
A set of 20 open-ended problem solving task cards covering a range of mathematical concepts.
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Open-Ended Math Problem Solving - Grades 1, 2, and 3 (PowerPoint Version)
A PowerPoint with 20 open-ended problem solving questions covering a range of mathematical concepts.
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Measuring, Estimating, & Comparing Length Worksheets - 1st Grade
Use this printable set of measurement worksheets to Introduce your first graders to the concepts of measuring, comparing, and estimating length in nonstandard units.
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Comparing and Ordering Length Task Cards (1-2)
Practice comparing and ordering the lengths of objects with a set of printable informal measurement task cards.
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1st Grade Measurement Test
Assess your first graders’ skills with measuring length using a printable 1st Grade Measuring Length Test.
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Measurement Math Center - Standard & Nonstandard Units
Create an easily differentiated measurement math center with a printable measurement task cards.
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Measurement Math Craft - Robot Template
Use a fun robot-themed math craft with your students when learning about measuring using a ruler.
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Non-Standard Measurement Task - The Longest Finger
Explore informal measurement with a printable nonstandard measurement inquiry task.
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Measuring with Dinosaur Footprints - Hands-On Math Task
Engage your students in learning about informal measurement with a 'Dino-Mite' hands-on measurement activity in which they use dinosaur footprints to measure objects around the classroom.
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Measuring With Nonstandard Units Scavenger Hunt
Explore non-standard measurement and engage your students with an exciting Informal Measurement Scavenger Hunt!
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Measuring at the Movies – Informal Units Interactive
Practice measuring with informal units with an exciting movie-themed interactive drag-and-drop activity.
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Sky High Measurements With Non-Standard Units Interactive
Practice measuring in informal units using connecting cubes with a digital measurement activity.
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Measuring, Comparing, and Ordering Height – Worksheet
Measure length using informal units with an engaging hands-on collaborative measurement activity.
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Measuring Length with Informal Units - Worksheets
Experience measurement with informal units using a set of printable 1st grade measurement worksheets.
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Marine Measuring With Nonstandard Units Interactive
Dive into measurement with informal units using an engaging ocean-themed interactive measurement activity.
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Math Warm-Ups Interactive PowerPoint - Grade 1
A PowerPoint providing a series of warm-up activities for Grade 1 students across the mathematics curriculum.
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Measuring Length with Clover Worksheet
Measure familiar objects using our lucky clover in this St Patrick’s Day math activity!
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Spin and Sort – Longer, Shorter, Same
Practice comparing lengths with this sorting activity.
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Non-Standard Measurement Rulers
Use printable non-standard measuring rulers to introduce your little learners to the world of measurement.
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Measuring Length with Informal Units - Unit Plan
This Mathematics unit addresses the concept of measuring, comparing and ordering length using informal units.
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Review of Length
A 60 minute lesson in which students will review the concept of length.
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Length Investigation - The Longest Finger
A 60 minute lesson in which students will apply knowledge and understanding of length to a real-world context.
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Measuring, Comparing, and Ordering Height
A 60 minute lesson in which students will measure, compare, and order height using informal units.
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Measuring and Comparing Length
A 60 minute lesson in which students will measure and compare lengths of objects using informal units.
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Measuring with Dinosaur Footprints
A 60 minute lesson in which students will measure and compare lengths of objects using informal units.
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Assessment - Measuring Length with Informal Units
A 30 minute assessment in which students will demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of length.