Overview and Background: Unit: Measuring Weight

Arlene Fasbender : Cheney USD 268

Mathematics. : Measurement : Measurement

Cheney : Grades 2 - 2 : Aug. - Jun.

Title:	Measuring Weight
Topics:	Measuring Weight
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Link 1:http://http://www.math.ecu.edu/~hunting/mlbakemw.html
Link 2:http://http://www.tenet.edu/teks/math/clarifying/cateksgrade24.html
Link 3:http://http://ericir.syr.edu/Virtual/Lessons/Mathematics/Measurement/MEA0004.html

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Stage 1: Identify Desired Results

State:	KS
Title:	Measuring Weight
Standard(s):	State: Kansas MA.3.2.2K.2 Selects or uses measurement tools and units of measure appropriate for the given situation. Title: Geometry Standards: Standard 3, Benchmark 2; Measurement and Estimation ñ The student estimates and measures using standard and nonstandard units in a variety of situations with an emphasis on the use of concrete materials. Knowledge Base Indicator ñ Selects or uses measurement tools for weight and units of measure for the given sitution. Application Indicators 1. formulates and solves real-world problems by applying measurements and measurement formulas 2. uses estimation to check reasonableness of measurements and calculations. 3. adjusts original measurements based on additional information (estimation from a frame of reference). 4.uses a balance top compare the weights or more than two objects.

Understandings:
user	Understanding: Students will understand Ö how to measure weight using the correct measuring tool. Essential Questions: Why is it important to choose the correct tool to measure something? How does measuring weight help us each day?
user	Understanding: Students will understand Ö how to measure weight using the correct measuring tool.

Essential Questions:
user	Essential Questions: Why is it important to choose the correct tool to measure something? How does measuring weight help us each day?

Knowledge and Skills:

Knowledge:
The English and Metric units of weight will be discussed.







The student will measure the weight of objects to the nearest pound(lb.) and to the nearest gram.

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Stage 2: Determine Acceptable Evidence

Assessment Summary:
How will you know when they reach understanding ÖÖÖÖÖÖÖ..
The student can verbally explain how they weighed an object

Task/Prompt: Weighing objects

Type:Performance Task

Topics: Observing and measuring weight

Summary:
Measure the weight of given objects to the nearest pound.
Measure the weight of given objects to the nearest gram.
Visit the office and watch Margaret weigh an envelope for postage amount.

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Stage 3: Plan Learning Experiences and Instruction

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W Discuss different ways that measuring is important in our daily lives. Compare the differences between the English(standard) and Metric units of measure.






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Can you weigh 5 objects and put them in order from the lightest to the heaviest?



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E Given a designated group of objects, the student will find the weights of these objects using a balance scale (metric) and a scale used with English-Standard units.






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Peers will check the weights to see if the measurements are correct.







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The students will weigh five objects and put them in order from lightest to heaviest.