G2 U11 L3 SJ
Choose an Appropriate Tool to Measure Objects
Applied MP
MPs * Embedded MP
Conceptual Lesson Grade 2 · Unit 11· Lesson 3
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MC: 2.MD.1
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)
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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.
Grade 2 Unit 11 Lesson 3 C SJ
Measurement Chart
Customary System
Metric System
Short Lengths
1 centimeter (cm)
1 inch (in) RULER
thumb
pinky
Medium Lengths
METER STICK
YARDSTICK
1 meter (m)
1 foot (ft)
Long Lengths
MEASURING TAPE
1 yard (yd)
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1 meter (m)
Grade 2 Unit 11 Lesson 3 C SJ
Structured Guided Practice (A / B Partners Practice)
Teacher and students use the Measurement Chart in selecting the correct tool to measure the length.
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2.
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Grade 2 Unit 11 Lesson 3 C SJ
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
each length?
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Grade 2 Unit 11 Lesson 3 C SJ
Applied MP
MPs * Embedded MP
Conceptual Lesson Grade 2 · Unit 11· Lesson 3
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MC: 2.MD.1
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)
Copyright © Swun Math
.
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.
Grade 2 Unit 11 Lesson 3 C SJ
Measurement Chart
Customary System
Metric System
Short Lengths
1 centimeter (cm)
1 inch (in) RULER
thumb
pinky
Medium Lengths
METER STICK
YARDSTICK
1 meter (m)
1 foot (ft)
Long Lengths
MEASURING TAPE
1 yard (yd)
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1 meter (m)
Grade 2 Unit 11 Lesson 3 C SJ
Structured Guided Practice (A / B Partners Practice)
Teacher and students use the Measurement Chart in selecting the correct tool to measure the length.
1.
2.
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Grade 2 Unit 11 Lesson 3 C SJ
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
each length?
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Grade 2 Unit 11 Lesson 3 C SJ
