1. CCS.2.MD.1
CC.2.MD.1 Measure and estimate lengths in standard units. Measure the length of an object by selecting and using appropriate tools such as rulers, yardsticks, meter sticks, and measuring tapes.

2. Table of Contents Standard Description Materials
Building Background / Hook
Vocabulary
Objective 1:
I can measure with non-standard objects.
Objective 2:
I can measure with foot and yard-length units.
Objective 3:
I can measure with inch length-units.
Objective 4:
I can measure using a ruler.
Objective 5:

3. Table of Contents Objectives
I can measure in centimeter and meter-length units.
I can choose the appropriate measurement tool.
I can solve measurement problems using a broken ruler.

4. Building Background
Insert a few slides that allow students to share what they already know, make connections, as well as provide any background information that may be helpful.
Thinking Maps
Discussion
Visual Aids

5. Vocabulary
Standard unit: a commonly-used unit of measure, such as inch or centimeter.

9. Vocabulary
Inch: the smallest unit for measuring length in the U.S. customary system.

10. Vocabulary
Centimeter: a unit of length in the metric system.

11. Objective 1 I can measure with non-standard objects.

12. Objective 1: I Understand that the same object or many objects of the same size such as paper clips can be repeatedly used to determine the length of an object (iteration).

13. I DO
I can measure using:
Paper clips
Crayons
Markers
pencils
What can I use to measure the tv box?

14. I need to make sure:
Objects are the same size
Ends are touching
No overlapping
In a straight line

15. I can measure this line using different objects
If I use a _________ to measure this line how many _______s long will it be?
It is ___ _________ long.
If I use a _________ to measure this line how many _______s long will it be?
It is ___ _________ long.
Change the object several times until they get the idea of placing the item end to end and making sure all units are the same length.

16. Which object will you need more of to measure this line? Why?
Change the object several times until they get the idea of placing the item end to end and making sure all units are the same length.

17. Your turn!
Measure your ___________ using _________. How many did you need?
My _____ was …
I measured my ___ using ___s and I found it was…
Change the object several times until they get the idea of placing the item end to end and making sure all units are the same length.
The length of my ___ using a ___ was …

18. Objective 1: CFU

19. About how many pieces of candy tall is this notebook?KW
K# OP
About how many pieces of candy tall is this notebook?
A. 3
B. 4
C. 1
D. 2
CCS ___ Objective 1: I can ______________________

20. About how many pieces of candy wide is this notebook?KW
K# OP
About how many pieces of candy wide is this notebook?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
CCS ___ Objective 1: I can ______________________

21. About how many markers across is this desk?KW
K# OP
About how many markers across is this desk?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
CCS ___ Objective 1: I can ______________________

22. KW
K# OP
CCS ___ Objective 1: I can ______________________

23. About how many paper clips long is this shell?KW
K# Op./Skill:
About how many paper clips long is this shell?

24. KW
K# Op./Skill:
About how many dimes long is this pencil?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5

25. Objective 2 I can measure with inch length-units.

26. Centimeter, inch, foot, yard, meter
We can measure, it’s not hard either!
Start from zero, measure end to end.
Centimeter or inch? Check the ruler again.

27. I DO Using ____________ about how many inches
Inch-length units.
Using ____________ about how many inches
long/wide/tall is __________________?
CCS ___ Objective 1: I can ______________________
Instructional Slide
I do:
We do:
You do:

28. long wide tall We Do Using ____________ about how many inches
Inch-length units.
Using ____________ about how many inches
is ______________?
long
wide
tall
It is _____.
That object is ____ inches _____.
CCS ___ Objective 1: I can ______________________
Instructional Slide
I do:
We do:
You do:
Using a ___ (the object) is _____ inches…

29. You Do Measure your _________ using an inch-like
unit. About how many inches long/wide/tall
is it?
How do you know?
How could you check your answer?
CCS ___ Objective 1: I can ______________________
Open ended assessment:
Scoring rubric:

30. About how long is the fork in inches?KW
K# OP
About how long is the fork in inches?
A. 4 in.
B. 6 in.
C. 5 in.
D.5 cm.
CCS ___ Objective 1: I can ______________________

31. Objective 3 I can measure using a ruler.

32. Objective 3: I can measure using a ruler.
We can also find the length, width or height of an object using a measuring tool called a ruler.
What do you notice about the two sides of the ruler?
Which side has smaller units? What are they called?
Which side has larger units? What are they called?

33. Centimeter, inch, foot, yard, meter
We can measure, it’s not hard either!
Start from zero, measure end to end.
Centimeter or inch? Check the ruler again.

34. smaller units larger units
Discuss the side with..
(Circle one)
smaller units
larger units
Centimeters
Inches
That side has _____.
The side with the ___ units shows ____.
CCS ___ Objective 1: I can ______________________
Instructional Slide
I do:
We do:
You do:
The edge containing ___ units is referred to as ..

35. How many inches long is __________________?
I started at ________ and ended at______, therefore I know _________ is _________inches.
CCS ___ Objective 1: I can ______________________
Instructional Slide
I do:
We do:
You do:

36. How many centimeters long is ___________?
I started at ________ and ended at______, therefore I know _________ is _________centimeters.
CCS ___ Objective 1: I can ______________________
Instructional Slide
I do:
We do:
You do:

37. I DO Measure my iPad using inches. How many did I need?
I measured my iPad using inches and I found it was…

38. We Do Measure your ___________ using _________. How many did you need?
Emerging
My _____ was …
Expanding
I measured my ___ using ___s and I found it was…
Bridging
The length of my ___ using a ___ was …

39. pencil 5 interlocking cubes marker paper clip piece of paper

40. You DO Measure ___________ using _________. How many did you need?
My _____ was …
I measured my ___ using ___s and I found it was…
Change the object several times until they get the idea of placing the item end to end and making sure all units are the same length.
The length of my ___ using a ___ was …

41. How many inches/centimeters long/wide/tall is _____________________?
(Create instructional slide for objective 4)
I started at ________ and ended at______, therefore I know _________ is _________ inches/centimeters.
CCS ___ Objective 1: I can ______________________
Instructional Slide
I do:
We do:
You do:

42. How long is this line in centimeters/ inches?
What steps did you take to measure it?
First,
Then,
Next,
Finally,
CCS ___ Objective 1: I can ______________________
Open ended assessment:
Scoring rubric:

43. Using your ruler, measure your ________in centimeters Inches
What is the measurement?
What steps did you take to measure it?
First,
Then,
Next,
Finally,
CCS ___ Objective 1: I can ______________________
Open ended assessment:
Scoring rubric:

44. What is the measurement of the fork in inches?KW
K# OP
What is the measurement of the fork in inches?
A. 12 in.
B. 13 in.
C. 5 in.
D.5 cm.
CCS ___ Objective 1: I can ______________________

45. I can measure with foot and yard-length units.
I can measure in centimeter and meter-length units.

53. Objective 4
I can measure with foot and yard-length units.

54. Centimeter, inch, foot, yard, meter
We can measure, it’s not hard either!
Start from zero, measure end to end.
Centimeter or inch? Check the ruler again.

55. I can use my arms to help me measure.
1 foot
1 yard
12 inches
3 feet=
36 inches
Let’s prove this by using a ruler and a yardstick to check.
CCS ___ Objective 1: I can ______________________
Instructional Slide
I do:
We do:
You do:

56. I can use my arms to help me measure.
1 foot
Using your arm, about how many feet long is ____________________________.
12 inches
The ___ is about ____ feet.
The measurement of that ____ is about ___ feet.
CCS ___ Objective 1: I can ______________________
Instructional Slide
I do:
We do:
You do:
The approximate measurement of that __ is __ ft.

57. I can use my arms to help me measure.
1 yard
Using your arm, about how many yards long is _________________________.
3 feet
= 36 inches
The ___ is about ____ yards.
The measurement of that ____ is about ___ yards.
CCS ___ Objective 1: I can ______________________
Instructional Slide
I do:
We do:
You do:
The approximate measurement of that __ is __ yds.

58. I will estimate the length of two desks in feet.
I DO
I will estimate the length of two desks in feet.
My _____ was …
I measured my ___ using ___s and I found it was…
The length of my ___ using a ___ was …

59. We will estimate the length of the whiteboard in yards.
We Do
We will estimate the length of the whiteboard in yards.
My _____ was …
Emerging
I measured my ___ using ___s and I found it was…
Expanding
The length of my ___ using a ___ was …
Bridging

60. Estimate length first in feet, then in yards: Partner Desk column

61. You DO Measure ___________ using _________. How many did you need?
My _____ was …
I measured my ___ using ___s and I found it was…
Change the object several times until they get the idea of placing the item end to end and making sure all units are the same length.
The length of my ___ using a ___ was …

62. Measure your_______ using: feet Yards ________ is about __________.
What steps did you take to measure it?
First,
Then,
Next,
Finally,
CCS ___ Objective 1: I can ______________________
Open ended assessment:
Scoring rubric:

63. Objective 4: CFU

64. KW
K# Op./Skill:
Which of the following is used to find out how many inches are in 3 feet? A
B. 3 x 12 C
D. 12 ÷ 3
Grade 3 AF 1.4

65. Question: How many feet are in one yard?KW
K# OP
Question: How many feet are in one yard?
A. 1 foot
B. 2 feet
C. 3 feet
D. 4 feet
CCS ___ Objective 1: I can ______________________

66. Question: How many feet are in 4 yards?KW
K# OP
Question: How many feet are in 4 yards?
A. 3 feet
B. 6 feet
C. 9 feet
D. 12 feet
CCS ___ Objective 1: I can ______________________

67. Question: How many yards is 6 feet?KW
K# OP
Question: How many yards is 6 feet?
A. 1 yard
B. 2 yards
C. 3 yards
D. 4 yards
CCS ___ Objective 1: I can ______________________

68. Objective 5 I can measure in centimeter and meter-length units.

69. I DO My _____ was … I measured my ___ using ___s and I found it was…
The length of my ___ using a ___ was …

70. We Do My _____ was … Emerging
I measured my ___ using ___s and I found it was…
Expanding
The length of my ___ using a ___ was …
Bridging

71. You Do
KW K#
OP Equation
Question A. B. C. D.

72. Objective 6 I can choose the appropriate measurement tool.

73. I DO Measure strip # 4 using centimeters. How many did you need?
I will measure the white strip of paper using centimeters.
Measure strip # 4 using centimeters. How many did you need?
My _____ was …
I measured my ___ using ___s and I found it was…
For the following slides, I cut out strips of paper in different lengths, I numbered them and practiced using the ruler to measure.
The length of my ___ using a ___ was …

74. We Do Measure strip #1 using centimeters. How many did you need?
Emerging
My _____ was …
Expanding
I measured my ___ using ___s and I found it was…
Bridging
The length of my ___ using a ___ was …

75. You Do Measure strip #2 using inches. How many did you need? Emerging
My _____ was …
Expanding
I measured my ___ using ___s and I found it was…
Bridging
The length of my ___ using a ___ was …

76. You DO Measure strip #3 using centimeters. How many did you need?
My _____ was …
I measured my ___ using ___s and I found it was…
Change the object several times until they get the idea of placing the item end to end and making sure all units are the same length.
The length of my ___ using a ___ was …

77. You DO Measure strip #4 using inches. How many did you need?
My _____ was …
I measured my ___ using ___s and I found it was…
Change the object several times until they get the idea of placing the item end to end and making sure all units are the same length.
The length of my ___ using a ___ was …

78. You DO Measure strip #5 using centimeters. How many did you need?
My _____ was …
I measured my ___ using ___s and I found it was…
Change the object several times until they get the idea of placing the item end to end and making sure all units are the same length.
The length of my ___ using a ___ was …

79. You DO Measure strip #6 using inches. How many did you need?
My _____ was …
I measured my ___ using ___s and I found it was…
Change the object several times until they get the idea of placing the item end to end and making sure all units are the same length.
The length of my ___ using a ___ was …

80. You DO Measure strip #7 using centimeters. How many did you need?
My _____ was …
I measured my ___ using ___s and I found it was…
Change the object several times until they get the idea of placing the item end to end and making sure all units are the same length.
The length of my ___ using a ___ was …

81. You DO Measure strip #8 using inches. How many did you need?
My _____ was …
I measured my ___ using ___s and I found it was…
Change the object several times until they get the idea of placing the item end to end and making sure all units are the same length.
The length of my ___ using a ___ was …

82. You DO Measure strip #9 using centimeters. How many did you need?
My _____ was …
I measured my ___ using ___s and I found it was…
Change the object several times until they get the idea of placing the item end to end and making sure all units are the same length.
The length of my ___ using a ___ was …

83. Objective 7
I can solve measurement problems using a broken ruler.

84. Broken Ruler If I cannot start at zero, how can I measure an item?
(Create instructional slide for objective 3)
If I cannot start at zero, how can I measure an item?
If the item is placed in the middle of the ruler can I still find the length?
We start at a labeled inch and count inch by inch…
CCS ___ Objective 1: I can ______________________
Instructional Slide
I do:
We do:
You do:

85. Measure inch by inch. Broken Ruler 1 2 3
(Create instructional slide for objective 3) 1 2 3
Measure inch by inch.
CCS ___ Objective 1: I can ______________________
Instructional Slide
I do:
We do:
You do:

86. The scissors are _________ centimeters.
Broken Ruler
The scissors are _________ centimeters.
CCS ___ Objective 1: I can ______________________
Instructional Slide
I do:
We do:
You do:

87. I have drawn a _____ on the centimeters / inches
side of this broken ruler.
Count the units
Subtract to find the units
(Create instructional slide for objective 3)
_______ is __________ inches/centimeters
because____________________________.
CCS ___ Objective 1: I can ______________________
Instructional Slide
I do:
We do:
You do:

88. Objective 7:CFU

89. What is the measurement of the fork in centimeters?KW
K# OP
What is the measurement of the fork in centimeters?
A. 10 cm.
B. 9 cm.
C. 4 in.
D.12 cm.
CCS ___ Objective 1: I can ______________________

90. How long is the key in inches?KW
K# OP
How long is the key in inches?
A. 13 cm.
B. 5 in.
C. 4 in.
D. 3 in.
CCS ___ Objective 1: I can ______________________

91. Using your ruler, start at the number_____, measure your ________in
centimeters
Inches
What is the measurement?
What steps did you take to measure it?
First,
Then,
Next,
Finally,
CCS ___ Objective 1: I can ______________________
Open ended assessment:
Scoring rubric:

92. What is the measurement of the fork in centimeters?KW
K# OP
What is the measurement of the fork in centimeters?
A. 10 cm.
B. 9 cm.
C. 4 in.
D.12 cm.
CCS ___ Objective 1: I can ______________________