Measuring Lengths in Inches, Feet, and Centimeters

Grade 145 min

aligned to Standard 2.md.2 Measure The Length Of An Object Twice, Using Length Units Of Different Lengths For The Two Measurements; Describe How The Two Measurements Relate To The Size Of The Unit Chosen.

Learning Objective

I can measure the same object using different units (inches, feet, and centimeters) and explain how the measurements are different.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

5 min

Measurement (Feet and Inches)

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Practice

14 min

3 questions β€’ Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

β€œA toy car measures 1 foot and 2 inches. How many inches long is the toy car? A pencil is 8 inches long. How long is the pencil in feet and inches? A book is 2 feet long. How long is the book in inches?”

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