ALEX Resources

   View Standards     Standard(s): [MA2019] (2) 18 :

18. Measure objects with two different units, and describe how the two measurements relate to each other and the size of the unit chosen.

In Topic C, students use different length units to measure and compare lengths. In Lesson 6, they practice applying their knowledge of centimeters and meters to choose an appropriate measurement tool. They discover that there is a relationship between unit size and measurement when they measure one object twice using different length units. They learn that the larger the unit, the fewer units in a given measurement. In Lesson 7, students continue to measure and compare lengths using standard and non-standard length units. At this point, students are prepared to explicitly compare different nonstandard length units and can make inferences about the relative size of objects.

   View Standards     Standard(s): [MA2019] (2) 18 :

18. Measure objects with two different units, and describe how the two measurements relate to each other and the size of the unit chosen.

[MA2019] (2) 26 :

26. Partition a rectangle into rows and columns of same-size squares, and count to find the total number of squares.

This is a free resource from PBS.  Teachers will need to click on Procedure to view the overall directions for this activity.

There are three options for this lesson, depending on class needs and time available.

1. Frame, Focus, and Reflection (view and discuss): students view and discuss a traditional African-American dance game.
2. Short hands-on activity: students explore locomotor and non-locomotor movement and the space it requires.
3. Project: students calculate the area needed for the entire class to perform the dance and then perform it.