1. Topic-
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| Introduce yard, and choose feet or yards to measure objects and
distances between them. |
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2. Content-
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Vocabulary:
distance (the space between 2 things or places)
yard (a unit of length in the customary system, = to 3 ft or 36 inches)
yardstick (a tool used to measure greater lengths in customary units,
= to 3 ft) |
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3. Goals: Aims/Outcomes-
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| Estimate, measure, and compare lengths using customary units. |
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4. Objectives-
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Introduce yard, and choose feet or yards to measure objects and
distances between them.
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5. Materials and Aids-
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| rulers, yardsticks, whole classroom, whiteboard, markers, teacher
manual |
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6. Procedures/Methods-
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A. Introduction-
1. Math Center (days in school, date)
2. Introduce vocabulary.
3. Introduce yardstick. |
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B. Development-
1. Compare the yardstick to a ruler.
2. How are they similar and different?
3. Is it better to measure with one over the other?
4. Demonstrate how to measure different objects within the room. |
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C. Practice-
1. Half rows will be given a ruler and yardstick. They are to practice
estimating and measuring length to the nearest foot or yard.
2. Are their things longer than 1 yard in the classroom?
3. After 10 minutes, review with the class what they found.
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D. Independent Practice-
1.Students will complete pages 485 & 486 on their own.
2. Students will pair up to complete page 487.
3. Students will complete the review page on 488. |
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Checking for understanding-
| I will continue to ask students if they have questions. I will walk
around and monitor their practice. |
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Closure-
| We will review the new vocab they learned. I will ask them to tell
me how many inches in a ruler & yardstick. How many rulers in a yardstick?
I will ask them about the importance of measuring. |
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