3. Student Learning Map

  • Topic:Measurement
  • Subject(s):Math
  • Days:20
  • Grade(s):4
Key Learning:

Measurement helps us understand and describe our world.

Unit Essential Question(s):
 
 

What are the most effective ways to measure objects in our world?

   
Concept:

Customary Measure

Concept:

Metric Measure

Concept:

Time

Lesson Essential Question(s):

How can I use the appropriate customary tool to find the measurement of given objects? (non-metric measures)

(A)

How do I solve problems measuring length, weight/mass, capacity, and temperature using customary measures?* (non-metric measures)

(A)

How is multiplication or division useful in converting from one unit of customary measure to another?* (non-metric measures)

(A)

What estimation strategies can I use to solve real-world problems using customary measures? (non-metric measures)

(ET)
Lesson Essential Question(s):

How can I identify the appropriate metric tool to use to measure a given object?

(A)

How can I use metric measures to find the length, weight/mass, capacity, and temperature of objects?*

(A)

How can I use multiplication or division to convert from unit of metric measure to another? *

(A)

How does estimation (rounding) impact real-world problems using metric measure?*

(A)
Lesson Essential Question(s):

How can I show measuring time to the nearest minute? *

(A)

How can I identify elapsed time? *

(A)

What similarities exist in using a calendar and telling time?

(ET)
Additional Information:

* Indicates former standard assessed through 2010

SF 10:7-11 SF 11:9-14; Rulers; Yardsticks; Tape Measures; Scales: Balance, Weight, Spring Scale; Pints; Cups, Quarts, Gallons, etc. Kathy Robinson Centers: linear measure, volume, weight & mass; Math Party CD; meter sticks, balance scales, weights, thermometers; Kathy Robinson centers: linear measure, volume, weight & mass, temperature; FCAT Spiral Review.

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Assessments:

1. Untitled Student Assessment

Acquisition Lesson:

Extending Thinking Lesson:

Vocabulary Report

  • ruler -

    A tool used to measure distance

  • second -

    A unit of time; 60 seconds= 1 minute

  • minute -

    A unit of time; 60 minutes=1 hour

  • meter (m) -

    A metric unit of length/distance

  • scale -

    A tool used to weigh objects; or to compare masses

  • ounce -

    A customary unit of weight/ mass

  • centimeter (cm) -

    A metric unit of length/distance; 100 centimeters = 1 meter

  • hour -

    A unit of time; 24 hours= 1 day

  • kilometer (km) -

    A metric unit of length/distance; 1 kilometers= 1,000 meters

  • day -

    A unit of time equal to 24 hours

  • pound (lb) -

    A customary unit of weight/mass; 1 pound = 16 ounces

  • millimeter (mm) -

    A metric unit of length/distance

  • customary measure -

    Units of measure that are used in the United States

  • week -

    A unit of time equal to 7 days

  • year -

    A unit of time equal to 365 days

  • inch (in) -

    Customary unit of length/distance

  • decimeter (dm) -

    A metric unit of length/distance; 1 decimeter is equal to 10 centimeters

  • foot (ft) -

    Customary unit of length; 1 foot= 12 inches

  • decade -

    A unit of time equal to 10 years

  • liter (L) -

    A metric unit of capacity/volume

  • century -

    A unit of time equal to 100 years

  • yard (yd) -

    Customary unit of length/distance; 1 yard = 3 feet

  • milliliter (mL) -

    A metric unit of capacity/volume

  • elapsed time -

    The amount of time between the beginning of an event and the end of the event

  • mile (mi) -

    Customary unit of length/distance; 1 mile = 5,280 feet

  • Fahrenheit -

    A temperature scale used to tell how hot or cold something is

  • calendar -

    A diagram showing the year broken up into: months, weeks, days

  • kiloliter (kL) -

    A metric unit of capacity/volume; equal to 1,000 liters

  • gram (g) -

    A metric unit of mass/weight

  • cup (c) -

    A customary unit of capacity; 8 ounces

  • pint (pt) -

    A customary unit of capacity; 2 cups or 16 ounces

  • milligram (mG) -

    A metric unit of mass/weight; 1,000 mG=1g

  • quart (qt) -

    A customary unit of capacity; 2 pints or 4 cups or 32 ounces

  • kilogram (kg) -

    A metric unit of mass/weight; 1 kg= 1,000g

  • gallon (gal) -

    A customary unit of capacity; 4 quarts

  • metric ruler -

    A tool used to measure length/distance in metric units

  • meter stick -

    A tool used to measure length/distance in metric units

  • Celsius -

    A metric temperature scale used to tell how hot or cold something is