Elementary Programs Measurement Instructions for Microsoft

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The Foot Book Measurement Activity

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Help your young learners get excited about measurement with this fun activity that integrates reading with math! Allow them to use nonstandard measurement items (paper clips, snap cubes, and counting bears) to measure the outline of their feet! Also, make sure you get the FREE recording sheet that goes along with this activity! Have fun! You might also like: Cat in the Hat Transportation Science Mini UnitThe Foot Book Recording Sheet

PreK - 2nd

Math, Measurement

CCSS

K.MD.A.1

, 1.MD.A.2

Finding Volume of Composite Figures Work Mat

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Math without the Madness

This work mat help students organize their thinking when finding volume of composite figures. I print them and place them in clear pocket protectors for students to use individually. It really helps students feel successful when practicing this skill.

5th

Geometry, Measurement

CCSS

5.MD.C.5c

Metric Conversions Chart

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Math without the Madness

This graphic organizer has been a game changer when it comes to teaching metric conversions! I have students use colored pencils or markers to complete the chart with measurements (red for capacity, blue for length, and green for weight.) Then, students use an object (eraser, pompom, decimal cutout) to physically move the decimal from one measurement to the other. I explain how to do this in the video preview. My students have so much fun with metric conversions every year, which is saying a lot

4th - 6th

Measurement

CCSS

5.MD.A.1

Popcorn Project: Volume

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Library with Littles

Great Gifted and Talented extension project! Students use their knowledge of finding volume to create 4 sizes of popcorn bags for a movie theatre. By using construction paper to physically make the bags, students gain a deeper understanding of the concept of volume. Use as a partner activity or an individual project.

4th - 6th

Math, Measurement, Other (Math)