Measurement Lesson

Lesson Title: Measuring and Comparing Mass Unit Title: Measurement Subject: Math Grade: 5

Learning Goals: Students will select and justify the most appropriate standard unit to measure an object

Overall Expectations: Determine the relationships among units and measurable attributes, including the area of a rectangle and the volume of a rectangular prism.

Instruction Introduction: As a class, we will discuss what kg and g is and what object can be measured with each unit. Using Google Forms, students will begin by indicating if an object can be measured in kg or g. Pictures and words will be provided where students can answer the questions using multiple choice. Students will also have the opportunity to look on their ipads to see what other objects can be used to measure in kg and g.

Lesson Steps: In groups, students will work together in centres to determine which mass should be used; kg or g. A chart will be provided for each student. Pictures will also be provided. Students will look at the objects and pictures and discuss if it can be measured on a scale or not. In their groups, students will also choose two objects in the classroom that can be measured in kg and the other in g.                                           Measuring Centre 1. Math book Kg or g 2. Pencil 3. Dresser 4. 10 buttons 5. Mouse 6. Pencil Case 7. Shoes 8. 5 math books 9. Choice of kg 10. Choice of g

Conclusion: As a class we will have a class discussion on our measurement centres and what we have learned. Students will have the opportunity to show the pictures they found on the ipads and explain why they chose kg or g.