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Lesson objective: Solve measurement problems using different systems of measurement.
This lesson provides an opportunity for students to apply their knowledge and understanding of measurement to a real-life situation. Students are asked to determine whether their height allows them to go on a ride at an amusement park, as well as evaluate the heights of others.
Key Concept students will use:
- different systems of measurement for measuring length, and understand that each system includes different units.
Skills students will use:
- aligning the length unit and the measured object correctly (Grade 1, Unit 16).
Students engage in Mathematical Practice 6 (Attend to precision) as they measure given heights and explore the metric and customary measurement systems.
Key vocabulary:
- foot
- inch
- length
- meter
- meter stick
- ruler
- tape measure
- tool
- unit of measure
- yard
- yardstick
Special materials needed:
- centimeter ruler
- inch ruler
- meter stick
- ruler
- tape measure
- yardstick