Includes objectives, practice pages, assessments, and extensions. Topics support national and state standards.

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1 Editor Heather Douglas Illustrator Mark Mason Cover Artist Brenda DiAntonis Measurement Managing Editor Karen J. Goldfluss, M.S. Ed. Creative Director Karen J. Goldfluss, M.S. Ed. Art Production Manager Kevin Barnes Art Coordinator Renée Christine Yates Imaging Denise Thomas Rosa C. See Nathan Rivera Includes objectives, practice pages, assessments, and extensions. Topics support national and state standards. Self-contained units are great for review of specific math skills! Publisher Mary D. Smith, M.S. Ed. Authors Nicole Bauer, Gloria Harris, Angela Toohey, and Kerry Walker (Revised and rewritten by Teacher Created Resources, Inc.) The classroom teacher may reproduce copies of materials in this book for classroom use only. Reproduction of any part for an entire school or school system is strictly prohibited. No part of this publication may be transmitted, stored, or recorded in any form without written permission from the publisher. Teacher Created Resources, Inc Industry Way Westminster, CA ISBN: Teacher Created Resources, Inc. Reprinted, 2010 Made in U.S.A.

2 Table of Contents Introduction Length Unit 1: Standard and Non-Standard Units 6 Standard and Non-Standard Units Inches Using Inches and Feet Inches, Feet, and Yards The Mile Assessment Activity Page Riddle Unit 2: Measuring Length Using a Scale Measuring and Calculating Using the Metric System Travel Distances Perimeter Assessment Activity Page Measurement Maze.. 22 Unit 3: Formulas and Conversions Formulas Irregular Shapes Measuring for Athletics Converting Measurements Assessment Area Unit 1: Estimating and Calculating Area. 31 Finding Area Using Square Inches/Feet Using Square Yards Assessment Activity Page Area Unit 2: Problem Solving with Area Finding Area of Rectangles Finding Area of Irregular Shapes Problem Solving Square Miles Problem Solving: Word Problem Assessment Mass Unit 1: Ounces and Pounds Weigh Too Much? Pounds Ounces Calculating Mass Shop Totals Assessment Activity Page Martian Mass Unit 2: Tons and Conversions Ounces and Pounds Tons Conversions Problem Solving Shopping Assessment #8996 Targeting Math: Measurement Teacher Created Resources, Inc.

3 Table of Contents Volume and Capacity Unit 1: Exploring Volume Fluid Ounces Cubic Inches Exploring Volume Displacement The Cubic Foot Assessment Activity Page: Volume Making Shapes Unit 2: Using the Formula for Volume Volume by Displacement Measuring Volume The Formula for Volume Computing the Volume of Cylinders.. 79 Applying Volume Measurements to Real-Life Applications Problem Solving: Volume Assessment Time Unit 1: Analog Clocks Analog Clocks Minutes More Years and Centuries Facts and Figures A.M./P.M Assessment Activity Page: Speed Unit 2: 24-Hour Time Hour Time Addition and Subtraction Multiplying and Dividing Elapsed Time Using a Stopwatch Speed Assessment Activity Page Timetable Unit 3: Timetables Time Paths The Calendar A Television Program Guide Writing Time Lines Time Problems Assessment Skills Index Teacher Created Resources, Inc. #8996 Targeting Math: Measurement

4 Standard and Non-Standard Units Unit 1 Inches to miles Converting measures Calculating perimeter Objectives explains the importance of standard units of measurement selects from a range of units and measuring devices to measure accurately in practical situations makes conversions between measurement units. estimates, measures and records in standard units from inches to miles sees the need for perimeter in practical situations and calculates by adding length develops an appreciation of mathematics as an essential and relevant part of life Language inch, feet, yard, estimate, perimeter, cubit, handspan Materials/Resources ruler showing inches, tape measure showing inches and feet, yard stick showing inches and feet, colored pencils Contents of Student Pages Materials needed for each reproducible student page Page 8 Standard and Non-Standard Units Standard and non-standard measures using cubit, handspan and hand to measure; estimating lengths; introducing standard measure. yard stick or tape measure Page 9 Inches Introducing the inch using the inch to measure items ruler Page 10 Using Inches and Feet Converting and using both measures in various ways Page 11 Inches, Feet, and Yards Converting and using all three measures in various ways tape measure, colored pencils Page 12 The Mile Introducing the mile identifying the use of the mile; converting feet to miles; ordering measurements colored pencils Page 13 Assessment colored pencils Page 14 Activity Page Activity Measuring in inches to solve a riddle ruler Remember q Have students work aloud so that you can correctly assess their understanding. q Insist on accuracy in measuring. #8996 Targeting Math: Measurement Teacher Created Resources, Inc.

5 Additional Activities q Use craft activities as measuring and planning opportunities. q Measure students steps and handspans. Encourage them to use these as handy, portable ways of estimating measurements. q Note and graph students growth in height and other measurements. Be sensitive. Answers Page 8 Standard and Non-Standard Units 1. Teacher to check. 2. Teacher to check. 3. a. inches in. b. yards yd. c. inches in. d. inches in. e. feet ft. f. miles mi. g. inches in. h. yards yd. i. inches in. j. yards yd. Page 9 Inches 1. Teacher to check. 2. a. 3.5 in. b. 2.5 in. c in. 3. a. 58 in. b. 123 in. c. 210 in. d. 77 in. Page 10 Using Inches and Feet 1. a. 120 in. b. 144 in. c. 204 in. d. 6 in. e. 288 in. f. 420 in. g. 30 in. h. 480 in. i. 900 in. 2. a. 2 ft. b. 2.5 ft. c. 5 ft. d. 8 ft. e. 8.5 ft. f. 10 ft. g..5 ft. h. 16 ft. i. 25 ft. 3. a. feet b. feet c. inches d. inches e. feet f. inches g. inches h. feet Page 11 Inches, Feet, and Yards 1. a. 12 ft. b. 15 ft. c. 16 ft. 8 in. d. 8 ft. 2 in. e. 41 ft. 8 in. f. 75 ft. 2. a. 7 yd. b. 13 yd. 1 ft. c. 23 yd. 1 ft. d. 35 yd. e. 40 yd. f. 131 yd. 2 ft. 3. Teacher to check. 4. a. 70 yd. b. 6 ft. c. 10 in. d. 18 in. e. 3 in. f. 3 yd. g. 4 ft. h. 14 in. i. 26 in. j. 8 in. Page 12 The Mile 1. Teacher to check. 2. a. miles b. feet c. feet d. feet e. miles f. miles 3. a. 2 b. 4 c. 7 d. 3 e. 8 f a. 15,840 ft. b. 31,680 ft. c. 58,080 ft. d. 7,040 yd. e. 15,840 yd. f. 35,200 yd. 5. a. 30 in., 5 ft., 3 yd., 2 mi. b. 7 yd., 300 in., 1000 ft., 1 mi. c. 3 ft., 48 in., 2 yd., 7 ft. d. 1 ft., 17 in., 10 ft., 4 yd. 6. A B P S T K L = 6 in. Page 13 Assessment 1. school bag, 2 ft.; mouse pad, 9 in.; postage stamp, 1 in.; school flag, 1 yd. 2 ft.; gummy eraser, 2 in.; parking lot, 12 yd.; address book, 8 in.; stapler, 7 in.; business envelope, 10 in.; ruler, 12 in.; microwave oven, 18 in., highway exit sign, 3 yd. 2. a. 5 ft. b. 12 ft. c. 96 in. d. 180 in. e. 8 yd. f. 20 yd. g. 36 ft. h. 180 ft. i. 360 in. 3. Teacher to check. 4. a = 40 in. b = 35 in. c = 222 in. Page 14 Activity Page Riddle To hide in the cherry tree. Teacher Created Resources, Inc. #8996 Targeting Math: Measurement

6 Cubit Handspan Length Standard and Non-Standard Units Name Date Long ago, before standard measures were adopted, people used natural measures. These consisted of measurements using parts of the body. 1. Use a cubit, a handspan and a hand to measure these items. Cubic Handspan Cubits long Handspans wide Handspans high a. table b. chair c. cupboard d. computer monitor e. bookshelf f. Why would it be unsatisfactory to use these measurements when buying new furniture? 2. Lay a yard stick or tape measure on the floor and practice taking a step that is one yard long. Use your step as a means of estimating in yards. Estimate these lengths by stepping them out, then measure using a yardstick or tape measure. lunch table bench seat double doors garden bed Estimate Actual 3. What is the standard measure used for measuring the length of the following items? What is the standard abbreviation for each measure? a. desk f. river s length b. basketball court g. paper clip c. staples h. patio d. picture book i. birthday card e. wardrobe j. ferry boat #8996 Targeting Math: Measurement Teacher Created Resources, Inc.

7 Length Inches Name Date 1. Find five objects that are small enough to be measured in inches. a. b. c. d. e. 2. Measure the total lengths of these lines in inches. a. b. c. 3. Find the perimeter of the following shapes. Write your answer in inches. 22 in. a = 7 in. b. + + = 48 in. 23 in. c. x 6 = 35 in. 52 in. 9 in. 18 in. 12 in. d = 11 in. 13 in. 14 in. Teacher Created Resources, Inc. #8996 Targeting Math: Measurement

8 Length Using Inches and Feet Name Date 12 inches (in.) = 1 foot (ft.) 1. How many inches in: a. 10 ft.? b. 12 ft.? c. 17 ft.? d. half a foot? e. 24 ft.? f. 35 ft.? g. 2.5 ft.? h. 40 ft.? i. 75 ft.? 2. How many feet in: a. 24 in.? b. 30 in.? c. 60 in.? d. 96 in.? e. 102 in.? f. 120 in.? g. 6 in.? h. 192 in.? i. 300 in.? 3. Which unit of measure (in. or ft.) has been used for the following? a. Tree b. Window c. Computer monitor d. Name tag e. Car f. Bottle g. Magazine h. Skateboard ramp #8996 Targeting Math: Measurement Teacher Created Resources, Inc.