Students will watch a short video about using the customary and metric systems of measurement.
Power Point on Measurement
Click here to view a short presentation on measurement.
Scavenger Hunt
Students will divide into groups and find things in their environment which are examples of approximate measurement lengths. Students will use the digital camera to take photographs of their findings.
Practice with a Ruler
Students can practice using both customary and metric rulers using these worksheets. Click here for them.
Click here for the metric ruler worksheet. For an extension, have students also record the length in millimeters.
Constructing a Witch
Students will measure and cut strips of construction paper to make a witch for Halloween. This activity can be adapted to fit any holiday or other shape.
Click here for dimensions.
Making a Necklace
Students will measure and cut isosceles triangles out of wallpaper. They will roll them up to make beads of wallpaper to string and make a necklace.
Click here for instructions on how to make this necklace.
Finding Area
Students will cut and paste 1 inch squares of construction paper to make some Halloween decorations. After the activity, students will find the area of each color used for the pictures. They will do this by counting the squares and coming up with a formula for finding area. Click here to see the graphs.
