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In this math lesson, learners explore the concept of using units to measure length. Learners first read "How Big is a Foot" by Rolf Myller and learn about units. Then, learners visit four measurement centers. In each center, learners will measure items with various kinds of units. Learners use non-standard units to measure their shoes, the distance between beanbags and a bull’s-eye target, their body parts (arms, legs, etc.), and some everyday objects. This lesson guide includes instructions on how to set up a "Shoe Store" dramatic play area that can be used to introduce learners to measurement prior to this activity.
- 30 to 45 minutes
- 45 to 60 minutes
- $5 - $10 per group of students
- Ages 4 - 6
- Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- "How Big is a Foot" by Rolf Myller
- Brightly colored box
- Left shoe
- Right shoe
- Adult pair of scissors
- Child-sized pair of scissors
- Heel to Toe recording sheets
- Shoe
- Regular-sized paperclips
- Connecting cubes
- Wooden blocks
- Lima beans
- Toothpicks
- A bull's-eye target board
- 6 pairs of bean bags, each set a different color
- One of these nonstandard units of measurement: connecting cubes, jumbo paperclips, or straws cut identical lengths
- 6 crayon boxes
- 6 pieces of chalk
- 6 blocks
- 6 markers
- 12 beads
- Jumbo pipe cleaner
- Grab Bag Measurements
- Bag or sack
- Measuring Me! recording sheets
- Paper for four graphs with titles and pictures
Subjects
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Life Sciences
- Human Body
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Mathematics
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Data Analysis and Probability
- Data Analysis
- Data Collection
- Data Representation
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Measurement
- Units of Measurement
- Size and Scale
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Data Analysis and Probability
Informal Categories
- Literature
- Toys
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- see color
- be mobile
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Links STEM to other topics of interest such as arts and humanities
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Includes alignment to state and/or national standards:
Includes assesments for student learning:
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Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- Lyman, Nichol
Rights:
- All rights reserved, Utah Education Network in partnership with the Utah State Office of Education and Higher Ed Utah,