1. Basic Measurement: Length
The teacher will go over the information on each of the slides for the PowerPoint. This is the benchmark for Basic Measurement of Length 2.G.3.1 assessed in FCA 12.
How do we measure?
2.G.3.1 FCA 12

2. Let’s Learn More Explore Length Video Independent Practice iTools
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Independent Practice
Measure with Inch Models
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Measure in Inches and Feet
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iTools
You may choose to view these online resource available through Go Math Think Central
Explore Length Video: video showing a teacher working in a small group demonstrating different components of length such as comparing, estimating, starting at the zero point, and selecting the correct unit.
Independent Practice: Review comparing lengths and measuring using inches and feet. Key vocabulary is also included.
iTools: allows user to explore different ways to measure.
Grab and Go Activity Kit: Centers that can be used in the classroom that covers each skill on days leading up to the FCA.
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Grab and Go Activity Kit
Activity 2 – 7 Lesson
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3. Length can be measured in different units
inches
feet
Go over this term orally with the class.
You may want student to make a foldable for key vocabulary terms. The students should be instructed to write the terms “inches,” “feet,” “yards,” and “miles” on the outside of the flap, and then on the inside they will write what this term means. The students will also put a representation of the term (like the one on the PowerPoint slide). Each vocabulary term will be set up on the foldable in the same manner.
yards
miles

4. Use to measure small objects
inches
Use to measure small objects
books glass
pencils

5. Use to measure large objects or small distances
feet
Use to measure large objects or small distances
12 inches = 1 foot
chalkboard around the
slide classroom

6. Use to measure large objects or small distances
yards
Use to measure large objects or small distances
3 feet = 1 yard
school bus running
football field track

7. Use to measure large distances
miles
Use to measure large distances
5,280 feet = 1 mile
Distance on air
land water

8. Which unit would be best to measure each item?
Distance between cities
Soccer field
Whiteboard
Rectangular eraser
inches
miles
feet
yards

9. A 20 feet B 6 feet C 30 feet D 12 feet
If the girl in the picture is about 4 feet tall, about how tall is the tree?
Teachers may want to hand out cards that have the letters A,B,C, and D written on them in large print to each student. Students can raise the card that corresponds with their answer choice.
I teach my students sign language for A, B, C, and D. We read the question aloud, I give them a few seconds to figure out their answer then I say “1, 2, 3 show me” and they show me their answer in sign language. This can also be performed with cards.
I use this method with every multiple choice slide.
A 20 feet B 6 feet
C 30 feet D 12 feet

10. Remember DO NOT start measuring at the 1 inch mark!
When using a ruler, decide if you need to measure in inches or centimeters.
2 ½ centimeters = 1 inch
Remember DO NOT start measuring at the 1 inch mark!

11. inches
Always start measuring at the “0” line of the ruler or at the edge, if there is no “0” line.
inches

12. What is the length of the bear in the picture?
inches
A 2 centimeters B 2 inches
C 3 centimeters D 3 inches
Teachers may want to hand out cards that have the letters A,B,C, and D written on them in large print to each student. Students can raise the card that corresponds with their answer choice.
I teach my students sign language for A, B, C, and D. We read the question aloud, I give them a few seconds to figure out their answer then I say “1, 2, 3 show me” and they show me their answer in sign language. This can also be performed with cards.
I use this method with every multiple choice slide.

13. What is the length of the pen in the picture?
inches
A 1 inch B 3 inches
C 2 inches D 4 inches

14. Which picture below shows how to line-up a ruler to measure correctly?

15. Way to Measure up!
DO YOUR BEST ON THE TEST!