Measure length using objects
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can measure length, including height, by using different objects and explain how to do this accurately.
Key learning points
- Lengths and heights can be measured using objects such as blocks or dominoes.
- When you measure accurately, the objects you use to measure should be the same size.
- When you measure accurately, there should be no gaps between your objects.
- When you measure accurately, the objects should be in a straight line from one end to the other.
Keywords
Measure - To find a number that shows the size or amount of something.
Accurately - Working carefully so that there are no mistakes.
Common misconception
Children may not use objects to measure accurately, for example leaving gaps between the objects. They may also miscount the objects.
Encourage children to build a straight line of objects with no gaps first, then place the object they want to measure along the line. Encourage them to touch each object as they count.
Teacher tip
This lesson uses dominoes, sharpeners, blocks and pens as units of measure. Handspans and footprints have not been included as they cannot be seen after measuring and can be more difficult for the children to count. You may include these, or other units, if you feel it would benefit the children.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which is longer the pen or the pencil?
Q2.The red brick is shorter than the blue brick. True or False?
Q3.Which animal is the tallest?
Q4.Complete the statement. The pink car is than the green car.
Q5.These milkshakes are in different sized glasses. Which glasses are the shortest?
Q6.Which word is incorrect in this statement? The bus is tall than the taxi.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Complete the sentence. The pen is dominoes long.
Q2.How long is the blue snake?
Q3.How long is the grey snake?
Q4.The panda is 7 blocks tall. True or False?
Q5.Which car is being measured accurately?
Q6.Which robot has been measured accurately?
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