Measuring in Different Units - Lesson for Grade 2, Chapter - Measuring, Estimating & Time
In the "Measuring in Different Units" lesson, tailored for Grade 2 students, scholars embark on a fascinating journey into the world of measurements, an essential chapter within the "Measuring, Estimating & Time" unit. This lesson is part of the broader "Foundations and Applications in Measuring, Time and Data" unit, designed to build a strong foundation in understanding and applying measurement concepts in everyday life.
Through engaging activities such as "Measure It Twice: Feet and Yards Worksheet," "Measure it in Feet Worksheet," "Toy House Measurements Worksheet," "Measuring in Inches Worksheet," and "Measuring in Different Units," students will learn how to measure objects using various units, including inches, feet, and yards. They will discover the importance of choosing the appropriate unit of measure for different objects and scenarios, enhancing their ability to compare and convert between units accurately.
Understanding the concept of measurement and mastering the skill of measuring in different units are vital for students' academic growth and real-world problem-solving. These skills lay the groundwork for future learning in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. They also empower students to make informed decisions, estimate distances and sizes, and engage creatively in projects requiring precise measurements.
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Activity 1 / Measure It Twice: Feet and Yards Worksheet
How many feet makes 1 yard? The worksheet will teach your child that 3 feet makes 1 yard. At the top of the car is a metric ruler in feet, and en equal length at the bottom shows the length in yards. Now, your child must look at the picture and complete the sentences about the car to be correct. For example, how many yards long is the car? Is a foot a smaller or bigger unit of measurement according the picture?
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Activity 2 / Measure it in Feet Worksheet
In this worksheet, your children must put their measuring skills to the test. How well can your youngsters accurately measure objects around the house? If you are unsure of the answer to that, this printout will definitely serve as an appropriate evaluation tool. In the exercise, your kids will measure various garden objects in feet, and check the correct measurements from the options provided on the left.
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Activity 3 / Toy House Measurements Worksheet
In this worksheet, your kids will need more than a basic knowledge of math, and some pretty good measuring skills. When you measure an object from a starting point on the measuring tool other than zero, you must minus the start point from the end point to get the accurate length. In this tracing sheet, your children should follow the dotted lines to find the correct length for each part of the house.
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Activity 4 / Measuring in Inches Worksheet
This is another math worksheet to be used for getting more practice in measuring.
Look at the picture carefully. Can you say how long the UFO is? Write down the number in the space provided. Do you see the monsters? Can you measure them and write how tall each monster is? Which monster is tallest? Circle the tallest monster.
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Activity 5 / Measuring in Different Units - Quiz
This quiz assesses students’ ability to measure objects in different units of measurement.
