2.MD.3 Second Grade Common Core Lesson
In this 2.MD.3 Second Grade Common Core Lesson, students estimate and then measure lengths using units of inches, feet, centimeters, and meters.
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How to teach Measurement
In this 2.MD.3 Second Grade Common Core Lesson, students estimate and then measure lengths using units of inches, feet, centimeters, and meters.
Being able to estimate length is a skill that takes a lot of practice. In this lesson, students will estimate and then measure different objects in the classroom in both centimeters and inches.
Use the activity cards to measure different objects in your classroom. Look at the object on the card. Then, look at a ruler showing inches and feet and a ruler showing centimeters and meters. Estimate the length of the real life object shown on the card.Once you have finished measuring continue your practice using on the worksheet individually or with a partner.
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You may introduce the lesson by leading a discussion about what it means to estimate. Then, distribute activity cards and rulers for students to practice estimating objects in the classroom. As students estimate, make sure to monitor and ask questions so that estimations are correct. Students can continue their practice with estimating using the provided worksheet with a partner or individually.
Be sure to check out more practice making equal parts with MeasurementActivities and the entire Second Grade Common Core workbook.
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