2009 Standard of Learning- 1.9

The student will use nonstandard units to measure length, weight/mass, and volume.

Essential Knowledge and Skills  (Full Curriculum Framework for this SOL)

• Measure the length of objects, using various nonstandard units (e.g., connecting cubes, paper clips, erasers).
• Measure the weight/mass of objects, using a balance scale with various nonstandard units (e.g., paper clips, bean bags, cubes).
• Measure the volume of objects, using various nonstandard units (e.g., connecting cubes, blocks, rice, water).

Textbook Correlation

 

	Grade	Lesson(s)
1.9	1	6-10, 6-11, 10-1, 10-2, 10-3, 10-4, 10-8

 

 

Links to Related SOL

K.8   1.9   2.11   3.9   4.6   5.8   6.9   7.5   8.7

On-Line Games and Practice:

harcourtschool.com: Length Strength Paper Clips
Drag paper clips to measure how long objects are

Teacher Reference:

illuminations.nctm.org: Magnificent Measurement (Length)
Complete lesson plan on non-standard measuring length

nsa.gov: Measuring Up
Complete lesson plan

illuminations.nctm.org: Ladybug Length
Complete lesson plan

illuminations.nctm.org: Magnificent Measurement (Weight)
Complete lesson plan on non-standard measuring weight 

illuminations.nctm.org: Magnificent Measurement (Volume)
Complete lesson plan on non-standard measuring volume

 Free Worksheets: