Mathematics Links
Measurement Prep -2
Sites
Measurement Games
http://www.gamequarium.com/measurement.html
Collection of online measurement games.
Measure It
http://www.funbrain.com/measure/index.html
You can play with centimeters or inches.
Jigsaw Sizeup
http://pbskids.org/cyberchase/games/sizeandscale/sizeandscale.html
Change the puzzle pieces to make them fit.
Funschool Games - Potion Master
http://www.kidsdomain.com/games/math2.html
Measure out the correct portion.
Animal Weigh In
http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/mathsfile/shockwave/games/animal.html
Guess how much the object weighs.
Measurement Game
http://www.apples4theteacher.com/measure.html
Measure the teddy bear with the ruler.
Lessons
Reasonable Estimation
http://cesme.utm.edu/resources/math/MAG/K-2MAGActivities.pdf/K-2C2A2.pdf
This activity may help students to recognize when estimating is appropriate.
Bean Flick
http://eduref.org/Virtual/Lessons/Mathematics/Measurement/MEA0205.html
In this lesson, students use beans and/or bean bags to practice their estimation and measurement skills.
Estimating Distances
http://www.eduref.org/cgi-bin/printlessons.cgi/Virtual/Lessons/Mathematics/Measurement/MEA0002.html
The students will get a better understanding on how people estimate distances and the process in estimating short distances.
How Long is a Minute?
http://www.eduref.org/cgi-bin/printlessons.cgi/Virtual/Lessons/Mathematics/Measurement/MEA0213.html
Students will predict and count how many times various exercises can be performed in a minute.
Estimation and Measurement
http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/lessons.cfm?DocID=243
Students first measure with the idea of units in mind and are thenchallenged to consider why it is important to have standardized units.
Introduction to Measurement
http://mathforum.org/varnelle/krods.html
These lessons are designed to engage young children in a series of activities where they measure and describe the attributes of integer bars.
Making Estimations in Measurement
http://youth.net/cec/cecmath/cecmath.21.txt
This particular activity was designed to provide students with an opportunity to utilize their knowledge of measurement in making accurate measurements and estimations.
How Many Coins in the Jar?
http://www.eduref.org/cgi-bin/printlessons.cgi/Virtual/Lessons/Mathematics/Measurement/MEA0214.html
Students will predict and measure how many of certain items it takes to fill a jar.
CM by CM
http://www.eduref.org/cgi-bin/printlessons.cgi/Virtual/Lessons/Mathematics/Measurement/MEA0201.html
Students will be able to calculate basic estimations and take measurements of linear objects.
Inchworm Measurement
http://www.eduref.org/cgi-bin/printlessons.cgi/Virtual/Lessons/Mathematics/Measurement/MEA0203.html
Students will be introduced to the concept of measuring length. Students use inchworm measuring tools to measure the lengths of several classroom objects.
Learning Measurement
http://www.eduref.org/cgi-bin/printlessons.cgi/Virtual/Lessons/Mathematics/Measurement/MEA0016.html
In this lesson, students will understand the attribute of length, develop a process of measuring, understand concepts related to units of measure, use estimating to measure, and learn how to use these processes in everyday life.
Making Estimations in Measurement
http://www.eduref.org/cgi-bin/printlessons.cgi/Virtual/Lessons/Mathematics/Measurement/MEA0005.html
This particular activity was designed to provide students with an opportunity to utilize their knowledge of measurement in making accurate measurements and estimations.
Quarter Hours and Half Hours
http://www.eduref.org/cgi-bin/printlessons.cgi/Virtual/Lessons/Mathematics/Measurement/MEA0209.html
This lesson plan incorporates children\'s literature with telling time,specifically half hours and quarter hours.
Using Nonstandard Measurement
http://www.eduref.org/cgi-bin/printlessons.cgi/Virtual/Lessons/Mathematics/Measurement/MEA0208.html
This lesson incorporates nonstandard measurement into the classroom through the use of measurement stations for children to explore. Students will be measuring objects with their hands, feet, and pinky fingers.
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