Puppy Power: Measuring with Inches!

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Lesson Description

Learn to measure objects using a ruler and inches with the help of adorable puppies and kittens!

Video Resource

Grade 1: Math Lesson #97 Measuring To The Nearest Inch Using A Ruler and Cute Puppies

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Key Concepts

  • Inches as a unit of measurement
  • Using a ruler to measure length
  • Starting measurement at the zero point

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to use a ruler to measure the length of objects in inches.
  • Students will be able to identify the inch side of a ruler.
  • Students will be able to start measuring from the zero mark on a ruler.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by showing the video to the students. Engage them by asking if they have used a ruler before and what they have measured. Highlight that they will learn how to measure using inches with the help of cute puppies and kittens!
  • Video Discussion (5 mins)
    After watching the video, discuss the key points. Ask students to identify what unit of measurement was used (inches). Review how the presenter aligned the ruler to the objects being measured, starting at zero.
  • Practice Measuring (15 mins)
    Provide each student with a ruler and a set of small objects (e.g., crayons, pencils, erasers). Guide them through measuring each object, emphasizing the importance of starting at the zero mark. Have students record their measurements on a worksheet. Provide assistance and feedback as needed.
  • Real-World Application (5 mins)
    Encourage students to find objects in the classroom or at home to measure. This reinforces the practical application of the skill.

Interactive Exercises

  • Measurement Scavenger Hunt
    Give students a list of items to find and measure (e.g., 'Find something that is 5 inches long'). This gets them moving and applying their new skills in a fun way.
  • Partner Measuring
    Have students work in pairs to measure each other's hands, feet, or other body parts. This encourages collaboration and provides a real-world context for measurement.

Discussion Questions

  • Why is it important to start measuring at the very beginning of the ruler (the zero mark)?
  • What are some things you can measure at home using a ruler?

Skills Developed

  • Measurement skills
  • Fine motor skills
  • Following instructions

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

What do we use to measure things in this lesson?

Correct Answer: A ruler

Question 2:

What are we measuring in?

Correct Answer: Inches

Question 3:

When you use a ruler, where should you start measuring?

Correct Answer: At the end with the smallest number

Question 4:

If a crayon is 3 inches long, what does that mean?

Correct Answer: It is the same length as 3 inches on the ruler

Question 5:

Which side of the ruler do we use to measure inches?

Correct Answer: The side that goes to 12

Question 6:

What is the unit called?

Correct Answer: Inch

Question 7:

How long was the first puppy?

Correct Answer: 8 inches

Question 8:

How long was the second puppy?

Correct Answer: 12 inches

Question 9:

How long was the dog?

Correct Answer: 9 inches

Question 10:

How long was the kitty's tail?

Correct Answer: 4 inches

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

We use a ________ to measure things.

Correct Answer: ruler

Question 2:

The puppy was measured in ________.

Correct Answer: inches

Question 3:

When measuring, start at the number ________ on the ruler.

Correct Answer: 0

Question 4:

There are 12 ________ in 1 foot.

Correct Answer: inches

Question 5:

If something is 6 inches long, it means it is the same length as 6 ________ on the ruler.

Correct Answer: inches

Question 6:

We measure the __________ of an object.

Correct Answer: length

Question 7:

Always start at the __________ of the object.

Correct Answer: end

Question 8:

How tall was the wolf?

Correct Answer: 11

Question 9:

How long was the dog?

Correct Answer: 9

Question 10:

How long was the first puppy?

Correct Answer: 8

Educational Standards

CCSS.Math.Content.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. CCSS.Math.Content.1.NBT.A.1:Count to 120, starting at any number less than 120. In this range, read and write numerals and represent a number of objects with a written numeral.

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