Hello All, Thanks for coming back for another week of exploration into the next gen math common core standards. This week we are still looking into the 2nd grade standards but we will shift our focus from addition and subtraction to measurement. As always I will try to find some fun ways to teach our students so lets take a look at the standard:

Through their learning in the Measurement and Data domain, students:
• recognize the need for standard units of measure (centimeter and inch) and use rulers and other measurement tools with the understanding that linear measure involves an iteration of units; and
• recognize that the smaller the unit, the more iterations needed to cover a given length

I found a video that goes into detail on all the different kinds of measuring tools. They look at yard stick, rules, measuring tape and other. I focuses on finding the right tool to measure various items. This is a good introduction and lays the ground work for what they will be doing.

Using this video as an introduction I think the next step would be to put this into action. I would have students walk around the room and measure objects. If they don't have the right tool they can ask a friend. This lesson has the potential to be very interactive so please let me know if you have any idea on how to teach this!