Printable Lesson Plan on Measuring with Non-Standard Units

Lesson Title:Measuring with Non-Standard Units

Lesson Objective: Students will be able to accurately measure length and width using non-standard units (such as paperclips or blocks) and understand the concept of measurement.

Materials: -Rulers -Blocks or paperclips -Measuring worksheets -Pictures of objects for students to measure

Introduction (5 minutes): Begin by asking the students if they know what measurement is and what we use it for. Show them different objects and ask them to guess how long or wide they think the object is. Introduce the concept of measurement and that there are different units we can use to measure things.

Direct Instruction (10 minutes): Using the rulers, demonstrate how to measure length and width. Show students how to line up the object they are measuring with the beginning of the ruler and how to read the measurement. Explain that we will be using non-standard units (blocks or paperclips) to measure objects in the classroom.

Guided Practice (15 minutes): Have students work in pairs to measure different objects in the classroom using the non-standard units. Circulate around the room to assist and check for understanding.

Independent Practice (15 minutes): Give students a worksheet with pictures of objects and have them measure and record the length and width using non-standard units.

Closure (5 minutes): Review what students have learned about measurement and the different units that can be used. Ask a few students to share their measurements from the independent practice worksheet.

Assessment: Observe students during independent practice, and check their worksheets for accuracy.

Note: The time and activities can be adjusted as per your requirement and class size.