MEASUREMENT

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During first grade we will be introducing measurement.  The students will be responsible for understanding the units of measure for length, weight, liquid and temperature.  Below is a list of lessons, vocabulary words and literature that will be used in chapter 11.

 

Lessons	Vocabulary	Literature
Explore Nonstandard Units	estimate
Estimate, Measure, and Compare Lengths		Blue Sea, Kalan
Estimate and Measure with Inches	inch	Inch by Inch, Lionni
Compare to One Foot	foot	How Big is a Foot, Myller
Estiamte and Measure with Centimeters	centimeter	George Shrinks, Joyce
Problem Solving
Explore Weight
Compare to One Pound	pound, lighter than, heavier than
Compare to One Kilogram	kilogram
Compare Cups, Pints and Quarts	cup, pint, quart
Compare to One Liter	liter
Use a Thermometer	temperature, thermometer
Problem Solving

 

Below are some useful websites. Shark Math: A printable worksheet that directs students to measure pictures of sharks using a people ruler. How Do You Measure Up?: Measure height, length, and distance using nonstandard units of measurement.

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Lakeland Central School District