Fifth Grade Measurement

Measurement:

Investigations Presentations on Number, Data and Space

• Choose the approp. unit to measure weight, capacity, length, perimeter, area.

  Measurement Center - document of how to create a Measurement center for length

  Measurement Center - document of how to create a Measurment center for liquids

  More Measurement Centers - Document of how to create centers

• Convert within the same system:

  Brain Builder - Sale price and money

• Linear - mm, cm, m, km; in, ft, yd

  Performance Task - How far do you travel? using maps and rulers

  Performance Task - Mapping 100 meters

  Performance Task - More Mapping 100 meters

• Capacity - mL, L; cup, pint, quart, gallon

• Weight - g, kg; ounce, pound

  Brain Builder - Weight and grocery shopping

  Brain Builders - Weights of produce

• Add/subtract linear measurements or units of time.

  Brain Builder - Time and Temperature problem

  Performance Task - Estimating 1/2 a minute

  Brain Builder - Money

Perimeter and area:

• Estimate which polygon has a greater perimeter or area.

• Estimate/compare the area of irregulars figures shown on a grid.

• Find perimeter or area of a square or rectangle.

  Brain Builder - Area and Money

  Brain Builder - Area of a Garden

  Brain Builder - Perimeter/Area of the Room

  Brain Builder - Perimeter

• Use a ruler to measure to the nearest 1/8 inch or millimeter.

• Solve problems involving weight, time, temperature, length, capacity, mass or money.

  Brain Builder -- Elapsed Time