Measure length using centimetre cubes
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can measure length using centimetre cubes.
Key learning points
- Individual cm cubes can be used to measure objects.
- The cm cubes should be lined up exactly with one end of the object with no gaps between them to measure accurately.
- It is important to measure in a straight line.
- The number of cubes tells you the length of the object.
Keywords
Centimetre - A measure of length (about the width of a fingernail).
Standard unit - Uniform units of of measure that are agreed throughout a community.
Accurate - To work in a careful way so that there are no mistakes.
Common misconception
Children may not use cubes accurately, for example leaving gaps between the objects. They may also miscount the cubes.
Encourage children to build a straight line of cubes with no gaps first, then place the object they want to measure along the line of cubes. Encourage them to touch each cube as they count.
Teacher tip
This lesson uses centimetre cubes to introduce the concept of a standard unit of measure. Base 10 blocks are centimetre cubes. If you do not have any centimetre cubes for the children to use, you can create your own using the additional materials associated with this lesson.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.How many blocks are there?
Q2.Which row of blocks is the shortest?
Q3.What is the length of the fish?
Q4.What is the height of the flower?
Q5.Who has measured accurately?
Q6.Which car is 7 cubes in length?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which statement is correct?
Q2.How long is the tablet?
Q3.Which of the statements is correct about the image below?
Q4.Who has measured accurately with centimetre cubes?
Q5.How tall is the robot?
Q6.What is the height of the knight, which is the second toy in the picture.
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