Learning Path
Exploring Length with First and Second Class Learning Path
By PDST
These activities can be used to explore the concept of length in first and second class
7 resources in this Learning Path
1
Measurement game - a challenge for your ruler.
http://www.funbrain.com/measure/index.html Added: 19 Nov 2011 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: GameA bright and vibrant website which tests whether the user knows how to use a ruler. Various levels of difficulty will challenge each ability level in the class.
View full descriptionHow it maps to the curriculum
- 1-2
- Mathematics
Strand: Measures
Strand unit: Length
Suggestions for use: Teacher could use the interactive game as a teaching tool, instruction and demonstration of prior learning. The children could use their own rulers to measure the red line, they could also use the ruler on the IWB. This could be completed individually or in groups.
2
Printable Rulers
https://printable-ruler.net/ Added: 23 Aug 2017 Contributor: Aoife McDonnell Resource type: ToolSeen this clever resource on Twitter shared by Sean Kelleher. Students can print out a class set of rulers using the downloadable documents. Laminate for effective prolonged use.
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Strand: Measures
Strand unit: Length
Suggestions for use: make sure to set Custom Scale to 100%
Strand: Measures
Strand unit: Length
Suggestions for use: make sure to set Custom Scale to 100%
Strand: Measures
Strand unit: Length
Suggestions for use: make sure to set Custom Scale to 100%
- JC
- L2LP
Strand: Numeracy
Strand unit: 05. Awareness of Length & Distance
- JC
- Supplementary Resources
Strand: Classroom Resources
- LCA
- Mathematical Applications
Strand: Module 1 - Mathematics for Living
Strand unit: 2. Measurement (Area,Volume,Capacity,Weight)
3
Measuring Lines (Centimeters)
http://atozteacherstuff.com/pdf.htm?math/measurement_lines_cm.pdf Added: 28 Jul 2005 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: Assessment(Pdf) Printable activity requiring lines of different lengths to be measured in centimetres. Answers available.
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- 1-2
- Mathematics
Strand: Measures
Strand unit: Length
Suggestions for use: (Pdf) 15 lines of different lengths to be measured.
4
Measures Handbook - PDST Numeracy
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/19602/19325.pdf Added: 24 Oct 2016 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: HandbookThis manual has been designed by members of the Professional Development Service for Teachers. The aim of this Teacher’s Handbook is to assist teachers in teaching the strand of Measures (infants to 6th
class). This comprises the Strand Units of Length, Area, Weight, Capacity, Time and Money. This resource is
intended to complement and support the implementation of the Primary School Mathematics Curriculum
(PSMC) rather than replace it.
How it maps to the curriculum
Strand: Measures
Suggestions for use: Teachers should use the handbook as an instructional framework advocating methods of eliciting, supporting and extending higher-order mathematics skills such as reasoning; communicating and expressing; integrating and connecting; and applying and problem solving
Strand: Measures
Suggestions for use: Teachers should use the handbook as an instructional framework advocating methods of eliciting, supporting and extending higher-order mathematics skills such as reasoning; communicating and expressing; integrating and connecting; and applying and problem solving
Strand: Measures
Suggestions for use: Teachers should use the handbook as an instructional framework advocating methods of eliciting, supporting and extending higher-order mathematics skills such as reasoning; communicating and expressing; integrating and connecting; and applying and problem solving
Strand: Measures
Suggestions for use: Teachers should use the handbook as an instructional framework advocating methods of eliciting, supporting and extending higher-order mathematics skills such as reasoning; communicating and expressing; integrating and connecting; and applying and problem solving
5
Polar Bear Length Song
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anbimcl5nLw Added: 24 Mar 2020 Contributor: PDST Resource type: Audio / VideoA super fun measurement song that compares the length of different objects to a polar bear. The song uses informal and formal units of measurement. It uses the language of length such as longer than, shorter than the same length as.
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- in
- Mathematics
Strand: Measures
Strand unit: Length
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- compare and order objects according to length or height
- develop an understanding of the concept of lengt through exploration, discussion, and use of appropriate vocabulary
6
Teaching Length
https://www.brighthubeducation.com/...eaching-unit-of-length-measurement/ Added: 24 Mar 2020 Contributor: PDST Resource type: ActivityHands on Activities for teaching length at home or in the classroom
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- 1-2
- Mathematics
Strand: Measures
Strand unit: Length
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- estimate, compare, measure and record length using non-standard units
7
How Tall?
http://nrich.maths.org/7536 Added: 24 Mar 2020 Contributor: PDST Resource type: ActivityThis activity is designed to create a challenge that is completely new to pupils so they will not have practised particular ways to approach situations like it. They will therefore have to use their initiative and draw on potentially useful problem-solving skills. This task also provides an excellent opportunity for a discussion about different approaches that have been used once children have had chance to tackle it in their own way.
View full descriptionHow it maps to the curriculum
- 1-2
- Mathematics
Strand: Measures
Strand unit: Length
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- solve and complete practical tasks and problems involving length
