Discovering Math: Beginning Measurement

 Demonstrate the basic measures of length, width, height, weight, and temperature by measuring objects and recording the information.  Demonstrate how time is measured by recording it to the nearest minute.  Count money using coins and bills. Student Objectives

Ruler Tape measure Yardstick Scale, such as a bathroom scale Large thermometer Classroom objects to be measured and weighed (pencil, box, book, desk, etc.). Be sure the objects can be easily measured with the tools you are using. Clock (Judy Clocks, if possible) Charts 1–6 (see below) Materials:

 Ruler  Example: pencil, marker, scissors, paper  Yardstick  Example: desk, floor tiles, chair  Tape measure  Example: the room, table, teachers desk, white board  Scale  Example: person, book, backpack Measuring Tools

 The ruler, tape measure, and yardstick are tools for measuring the length, width, and height of an object.  You can use terms such as greater than, less than, longer and shorter.  Take turns with the objects at Station 1 and measure the length, width, and height of objects to the nearest inch.  Record these measurements on a piece of paper and then meet at Station 1 to discuss your answers. Station 1:

 The scale is used to measure the weight of an object  You can do this by using the terms greater than, less than, heavier, and lighter.  Take turns at Station 2 weighing the different objects  Discuss your answers with each other Station 2:

 What is a thermometer used for?  to measure temperature outside and inside  We will place a thermometer outside and take turns checking it every day and then record it.  We can use terms such as colder or warmer than yesterday by _ degrees when determining the temperature Thermometer:

 Penny- 1 cent ($0.01)  Nickel: 5 cents ($0.05)  Dime: 10 cents ($0.10)  Quarter: 25 cents ($0.25)  Dollar: ($1.00)  Meet at Station 3 and work together to decide how much money is in each group. Money:

 Clocks are used to tell time and tell how much time has passed  At Station 3 make your own clock  At Station 4 make a schedule of your day by the hour of what you do. Clock:

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