Lesson: Nonstandard Units of Length Mathematics • Kindergarten

In this lesson, we will learn how to use real world objects to measure length or height and to compare objects by length.

Lesson Plan

Students will be able to

measure objects using nonstandard units,
explain the relationship between the length of an object and the number of units needed to measure it,
explain the importance of understanding how to compare lengths,
demonstrate understanding that the length of an object does not change when measured with units of different lengths,
use measurements to compare lengths of objects.

Q1:

What is the length of the blue stripe?

Q2:

Using paper clips as units of measurement, how long is the toothbrush?

Q3:

Using paper clips as a unit of measurement, how long are the scissors?