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Unit 2, Lesson 1

Connect measurement with physical units by using multiple copies of the same physical unit to measure

EngageNY 60 min(s)

In this lesson, students relate length to physical units by measuring various objects with multiple centimeter cubes, creating a mental benchmark for the centimeter.

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Use iteration with one physical unit to measure

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1 Content Standard is aligned with this lesson

2.MD.A.1

Major StandardsSupporting StandardsAdditional Standards

Standard 2.MD.A.1

Measure the length of an object by selecting and using appropriate tools such as rulers, yardsticks, meter sticks, and measuring tapes.

Part of Major Cluster 2.MD.A

1 Math Practice Standard is aligned with this lesson

Standard MP.3

Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others.

Prerequisites for 2.MD.A.1

1st Grade

1.MD.A.2

Express the length of an object as a whole number of length units, by laying multiple copies of a shorter object (the length unit) end to end; understand that the length measurement of an object is the number of same-size length units that span it with no gaps or overlaps. Limit to contexts where the object being measured is spanned by a whole number of length units with no gaps or overlaps.

Upcoming Standards for 2.MD.A.1

2nd Grade

2.MD.A.2

Measure the length of an object twice, using length units of different lengths for the two measurements; describe how the two measurements relate to the size of the unit chosen.

2.MD.A.3

Estimate lengths using units of inches, feet, centimeters, and meters.

3rd Grade

3.MD.C.5

Recognize area as an attribute of plane figures and understand concepts of area measurement.

3.MD.C.5.A

A square with side length 1 unit, called "a unit square," is said to have "one square unit" of area, and can be used to measure area.

3.MD.C.5.B

A plane figure which can be covered without gaps or overlaps by n unit squares is said to have an area of n square units.

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