Measurement!


 * Alabama Course of Study Math for Grade 5:**
 * (Standard 13) Convert a larger unit of measurement to a smaller unit of measurement within the same customary or metric system.**

Differentiation Opportunities __**More info about measurement**__ [|Converting pounds to ounces] [|Metric Conversion]

__**Online Site for Extra Practice**__ [|Measure IT!] Can you find measurements to the nearest half an inch? To the nearest quarter of an inch? Try this game at several different levels! :)

Come to the horseshoe table and bring your questions! This is a time to work on those parts of measurement that you may be unsure about! We will use several methods for learning about measurement and answering some of our problems with this skill.
 * __Small Group Meetings with Miss Burt at the Horseshoe Table__**

This can be done alone or with a buddy. This page has several math problems involving measurement. Try the problems on this page, and circle ones that give you trouble. I will provide an answer key for you to check your work. Are there certain types (such as metric conversions or liquid units) that are more difficult for you? Let's figure out where you need help by completing the scaffolding skills work page!
 * __Scaffolding Skills Work Page__**

__**Manipulatives**__ Practice solving problems using manipulatives such as scales, meter sticks, tape measures, rulers, cups, gallons, and much much more!

__**Be the Teacher and EXPLAIN this skill!**__ Do you understand measurement? Do you think that you could be the teacher and explain this to your peers? Write a draft of what you will say and meet with Miss Burt. Together we can plan how you will teach your lesson. Would you like a large sheet of rainbow chart paper to display your examples and instructions? Would you feel comfortable making a power point? Or would you like to create a podcast of your very own explaining this skill?

You understand all of measurement but simply don't see why we are spending time learning this? Well...find out why! [|Measurement Tools at Work!] What career does the man on the video have? How does he use the measurement tools at work? What other tools might he need? How could you use measurement in the kitchen?
 * __Think of many, varied ways that measurement can be used in the "real world"__**

[|V-LineClamp] Who uses this measurement tool? How is it used? Could this be used to build around the house? How does this invention make measuring easier?

Solve these word problems using your measurement skills
 * __Savvy Solver__**

__**Worksheet Whiz**__ Create your own worksheet (with an answer guide) about measurement. We will proof read it together...and then run off copies to let your classmates try it out!

Here are some books in our classroom library that you may want to read about measurement! [|How Big is a Foot by Rolf Myller] Look at this online book or find it on the shelf! //Hershey's Weights and Measure//s by Jerry Pallotta //Jim and the Beanstalk// by Raymond Briggs
 * __Reader's Corner__**