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⭐ Estimate, measure, and compare lengths in this Dino Measurement PBL for 2nd graders! Your paleontologists are on a mission to compare the heights of different dinosaurs. This thrilling math PBL dives into comparing, estimating, and modeling dinosaur heights, all while sharpening essential 2nd-grade math skills. Available in both Printable and Google Slides formats, it's the perfect fit for any learning environment. Students investigate dinosaur heights using a variety of measurement tools and data displays, engaging in activities that enhance their measurement abilities.
⭐ This 1st grade math PBL applies CCSS Measurement & Data math standards, including MD.A.1, MD.A.2, 2.MD.A.3, 2.MD.A.4, 2.MD.B.5, 2.MD.B.6, 2.MD.D.9, 2.MD.D.10, to fun real-world scenarios by incorporating measurement and dinosaurs.
Incorporated Standards:
- MD.A.1 Measure the length of an object by selecting and using appropriate tools.
- MD.A.2 Measure the length of an object twice, using length units of different lengths for the two measurements; describing how the two measurements relate to the size of the unit chosen.
- 2.MD.A.3 Estimate lengths.
- 2.MD.A.4 Measure to determine how much longer one object is than another.
- 2.MD.B.5 Use addition and subtraction within 100 to solve word problems involving lengths that are given in the same units.
- 2.MD.B.6 Represent whole numbers as lengths from 0 on a number line diagram.
- 2.MD.D.9 Generate measurement data by measuring lengths of several objects. Show measurements on a line plot.
- 2.MD.D.10 Draw a picture graph and bar graph to represent data.
Key Features:
✏️ Printable & Digital Format - Printable PDF & Google Slides formats make this resource perfect for any 2nd grade classroom. Digital and printable versions are consistent and can be used interchangeably.
✏️ Educational & Engaging - This math PBL will capture the imagination of your students while they practice 2nd grade math skills. Students are hired as a paleontologist to study dinosaur measurement. Their job is to go into the field and use data from paleontologists to compare the heights of various dinosaurs.
✏️ Differentiation - Three challenge activities mean that you can challenge your high-performing students while making the resource accessible to your on-level and below-level students.
What's Included?
1. Directions for the teacher
2. Become a Paleontologist
3. Which Tool?
4. Using a Yardstick
5. Let’s Measure!
6. Stepping with the Dinos
7. Dino Estimation
8. Dino Comparisons
9. Dino Word Problems
10. Dino Line Plot
11. Dino Bar Graph
12. Three Challenges
13. Evaluation & Rubric
Looking for more differentiation? Check out the 1st Grade version!
Copyright & Terms of Use
For copyright information and a summary of how this resource can and cannot be used, please review the Terms of Use Page.
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⭐ Estimate, measure, and compare lengths in this Dino Measurement PBL for 2nd graders! Your paleontologists are on a mission to compare the heights of different dinosaurs. This thrilling math PBL dives into comparing, estimating, and modeling dinosaur heights, all while sharpening essential 2nd-grade math skills. Available in both Printable and Google Slides formats, it's the perfect fit for any learning environment. Students investigate dinosaur heights using a variety of measurement tools and data displays, engaging in activities that enhance their measurement abilities.
⭐ This 1st grade math PBL applies CCSS Measurement & Data math standards, including MD.A.1, MD.A.2, 2.MD.A.3, 2.MD.A.4, 2.MD.B.5, 2.MD.B.6, 2.MD.D.9, 2.MD.D.10, to fun real-world scenarios by incorporating measurement and dinosaurs.
Incorporated Standards:
- MD.A.1 Measure the length of an object by selecting and using appropriate tools.
- MD.A.2 Measure the length of an object twice, using length units of different lengths for the two measurements; describing how the two measurements relate to the size of the unit chosen.
- 2.MD.A.3 Estimate lengths.
- 2.MD.A.4 Measure to determine how much longer one object is than another.
- 2.MD.B.5 Use addition and subtraction within 100 to solve word problems involving lengths that are given in the same units.
- 2.MD.B.6 Represent whole numbers as lengths from 0 on a number line diagram.
- 2.MD.D.9 Generate measurement data by measuring lengths of several objects. Show measurements on a line plot.
- 2.MD.D.10 Draw a picture graph and bar graph to represent data.
Key Features:
✏️ Printable & Digital Format - Printable PDF & Google Slides formats make this resource perfect for any 2nd grade classroom. Digital and printable versions are consistent and can be used interchangeably.
✏️ Educational & Engaging - This math PBL will capture the imagination of your students while they practice 2nd grade math skills. Students are hired as a paleontologist to study dinosaur measurement. Their job is to go into the field and use data from paleontologists to compare the heights of various dinosaurs.
✏️ Differentiation - Three challenge activities mean that you can challenge your high-performing students while making the resource accessible to your on-level and below-level students.
What's Included?
1. Directions for the teacher
2. Become a Paleontologist
3. Which Tool?
4. Using a Yardstick
5. Let’s Measure!
6. Stepping with the Dinos
7. Dino Estimation
8. Dino Comparisons
9. Dino Word Problems
10. Dino Line Plot
11. Dino Bar Graph
12. Three Challenges
13. Evaluation & Rubric
Looking for more differentiation? Check out the 1st Grade version!
Copyright & Terms of Use
For copyright information and a summary of how this resource can and cannot be used, please review the Terms of Use Page.
Other Related Products:
➣ 2nd Grade Math PBL - Ice Cream Truck Project Based Learning
➣ 2nd Grade Project Based Learning Math Activities - Back To School Math PBL Games
➣ 2nd Grade Math PBL - Plan a Patriotic Parade Project Based Learning Activity
➣ 2nd Grade Math PBL - Budget & Money Supermarket Project Based Learning
Customer Tips:
How to get TPT credit to use on future purchases:
- Please go to your My Purchases page (you may need to log in). Beside each purchase, you'll see a Provide Feedback button. Simply click it and you will be taken to a page where you can give a quick rating and leave a short comment for the product. Each time you give feedback, TPT gives you feedback credits that you use to lower the cost of your future purchases. I value your feedback greatly as it helps me determine which products are most valuable for your classroom so I can create more for you. ☺
Be the first to know about my new discounts, freebies, and product launches:
- Look for the green star next to my store logo and click it to become a follower. Voila! You will now receive email updates about this store. ☺
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