Problem of the Day Objective: Today, I will determine the
to measure
an object in
Vocabulary Metric Units of Length: 1 centimeter (cm) = about the width of the pinky finger (measured using a ruler) 1 meter (m) = 100 centimeters, about the length from the nose to outstretched fingers (measured using a meter stick)
Notes Steps: 1. Determine which measuring tool to use. 2. Align the edge of the object to the edge of the ruler. 3. Follow the object to the point on the ruler where the object ends.
Final Check for Understanding (Teacher Checks Work) Directions: Solve.
1. Students will determine the best metric unit of measurement to measure the length of a whiteboard marker. They will use the appropriate tool to measure the length.
2. Students will determine the best metric unit of measurement to measure the length of their leg. They will use the appropriate tool to measure the length.
Closure Recap today’s lesson with one or more of the following MP questions: MP5 What tool did you use to help you solve the problem? MP6: What do you need to do to ensure your answers are correct when
measuring?
MP7: What concepts or rules helped you determine how to measure