Why do we measure things, and how does measurement play a role in our everyday lives?
Adaptive Perseverance: Students will encounter and solve challenges involving measurement, learning to choose appropriate methods and tools.
Learner’s Mindset: Students will explore and appreciate the necessity of measurement in various aspects of life.
Critical Thinking: Students will analyze situations to decide what and how to measure, understanding the impact of accurate measurements.
Global Citizenship: Students will recognize how measurement affects community planning, resource allocation, and environmental considerations.
What are some things we measure every day? Why?
How do different objects or things require different ways of measuring?
What happens if we don't measure things accurately?
Students will identify measurable attributes of objects, such as length, height, and weight.
Students will compare objects based on their measurable attributes.
Students will apply the concept of measurement in real-life scenarios, recognizing its significance in making decisions and solving problems.
Standard
K.MD.A.1 - Describe measurable attributes of objects, such as length or weight. Describe several measurable attributes of a single object.
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