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What topic	MEASUREMENT
What length (min)	90
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Year 1 Mathematics Lesson Plan: Measurement

Lesson Duration

90 minutes

Learning Objective

Students will be able to understand the concept of measurement and use non-standard units to measure length and compare the sizes of objects.

Materials Required

• Rulers (non-standard: e.g., paper strips)
• Unifix cubes
• String or yarn
• Stickers
• Whiteboard and markers
• Worksheets with measurement activities
• Scales (for exploring weight, if time permits)

Lesson Outline

Introduction (15 minutes)

1. Warm-up Activity:

   • Gather students in a circle and ask them to look around the classroom and point to objects that they think are long, short, heavy, or light.
   • Discuss their observations and introduce the key vocabulary: long, short, tall, heavy, light.

2. Introduction to Measurement:

   • Explain what measurement is and why we use it in everyday life. Use simple examples such as measuring the length of a pencil or the height of a chair.
   • Introduce non-standard units (e.g., "We can measure using our hands, feet, or blocks!").

Activity 1: Measuring with Non-Standard Units (30 minutes)

1. Measuring Objects:

   • Divide students into small groups and provide each group with paper strips or unifix cubes.
   • Each group will choose three objects around the classroom to measure using their non-standard units and record their findings on a worksheet.

2. Worksheet Task:

   • Objective: Measure the length of each object and compare sizes.
   • Groups will fill in:
     • Object Name
     • Measurement (in strips or cubes)
     • Is it long or short compared to another object?

3. Group Sharing:

   • After measuring, have each group present one of their findings to the class.

Break (10 minutes)

• Allow students to take a short break, stretch, and have some water.

Activity 2: Comparing Lengths (20 minutes)

1. Class Activity:

   • Use the whiteboard to draw two objects, one longer than the other.
   • Ask students to raise their hands to identify which object is longer and discuss their reasoning.

2. Hands-on Comparison:

   • Have students pair up and compare their chosen objects, asking them to use their hands or feet as measurement tools to compare lengths (e.g., "My hand is 5 blocks long!").

Conclusion and Review (10 minutes)

• Gather students and review the key vocabulary and concepts learned during the lesson.
• Answer any questions they might have.

Homework Assignment (5 minutes)

1. Homework Instructions:

   • Students will find three objects at home and measure them using a non-standard unit (like their feet, hands, or toys).
   • They will then complete the following chart:

   Object Name	Measurement (in hands/feet)	Is it long or short?

2. Objective:

   • This will reinforce the day's learning and encourage parents to get involved.

Homework Answers

(Answers will vary as each student's findings depend on the objects they choose. Here’s an example of how a completed chart could look):

Object Name	Measurement (in hands/feet)	Is it long or short?
Pencil	2 hands	Short
Book	3 hands	Long
Toy Car	1 foot	Short

Assessment

• Evaluate students based on their participation in class activities and the accuracy of their homework measurements.

Notes

• Adjust the activities based on class dynamics and individual student needs.
• Offer support for students who may struggle with measuring concepts.

This lesson is aligned with New Zealand Mathematics Curriculum expectations and promotes hands-on learning and practical application of measurement skills in an engaging manner for Year 1 students.