Lesson: Converting Lengths: Customary Units Mathematics • 5th Grade

In this lesson, we will learn how to convert between inches, feet, yards, and miles and how to compare lengths including mixed units.

Lesson Plan

Students will be able to

Q1:

Emma is 14 feet from a gate, while Noah is 206 inches from it. Who is closer to the gate?

Q2:

Hannah’s house is 3 miles away from school, while William’s house is 3,262 yards away from school. Whose house is closest to the school?

Q3:

How many feet are there in 26 yd?