THE F IRST GRADE GUIDE TO MEASURINGBY: ERIN ENIX

Measure It!

What Does “Measure” Mean?

Do you know what measuring means?

Do you know how to measure something?

When you measure you are finding out the size, amount, weight, or degree of something by using an instrument or device.

When measuring something, its okay to use “Non-Standard Measurement”. Check out the video below to learn more.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hlkRcTmFxY

What Can We Measure?

There are lots of things that can be measured! Some of those things include:

WeightTimeTemperatureSpeedHeightLiquids

Measuring Tools

Scale Stop Watch Ruler Thermometer Measuring

cup

How Do We Measure Things?

There are different tools to measure different things!

A scale measures weightA watch measures time and speedA thermometer measure temperatureA ruler measures heightA measuring cup measures liquids.

Careers and Measurement

How do community helpers use measurement?

A nurse uses a thermometer to measure your temperature.

A mailman uses a scale to weigh letters and packages.

A baker uses measuring spoons and cups to measure ingredients.

A truck driver uses a speedometer to measure how fast he is driving.

A carpenter uses a measuring tape to measure boards before cutting.

Measurement and Fitness

Can you measure your heart rate?

Press two fingers under your jaw.

Count the beats you feel to yourself.

Jog in place and measure your heartbeat again.

What happened?

You just measured your own heart rate!

Measurement Song

Lets Practice!

What tools would you use to measure these items?

What would you use to measure the temperature?

What would you use to measure how fast you can run?

What would you use to measure how much water is in the bucket?

What would you use to measure how tall you are?

What would you use to measure how much the elephant weighs?

Answers!

Thermometer

Stop WatchA Measuring Cup

A ruler A scale

Measurement Assignment

Time to practice on your own.

Use the website to practice your measuring skills.

http://www.mathnook.com/math/skill/measurementgames.php

Ms. Erin uses a measuring tape to measure her height.