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Comparing Measurements

Science Unit: Comparing Measurements

Learning Description: Students will use and compare the inch and centimeter units of measure.

Standard(s) Addressed:

1.1.3 By the end of first grade, students will develop an understanding of change, constancy, and measurement.

Objective(s):

The student will observe and compare differences between inch and centimeter units of measure.

The student will comprehend and apply inch and centimeter measures.

Materials:

• Book Inch Worm Helps Out
• individual inch and centimeter rulers
• gummy worm worksheet
• work sheet transparencies
• sacked gummy worms.

References:

AIMS, Critters , Yummy Gummy Worms

Preparation/Introduction:

Reading of Inch Worm Helps Out sparks interest in concept of measure.

Instructional Method:

Teacher models to students the differences and uses of inch and centimeter rulers to measure their gummy worms. Cooperative learning in small groups is encouraged to measure and record measurements of worms.

Describe how this lesson incorporated hands-on inquiry science methods:

Students were involved in actively measuring worms and comparing measure units of inches and centimeters.

Describe how this lesson enhanced higher level thinking skills for students:

Students made observable comparisons.

Describe any collaboration used to contribute to the lesson:

Assessment:

Student recorded their measurements on worksheets and then compared the two units of measure. Assess of reasonable accurateness and awareness of the difference between the two measurement units.

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