CCSS
G2.MD.1
Measure
the lengthtools
of anand
object
by selecting
MG 1.1
Choose the
appropriate
units
(metric and
andusing
U.S.)appropriate
and
tools such as rulers, yardsticks, meter sticks, and measuring tapes.
UNDERLYING SKILLS AND CONCEPTS:
vocabulary
estimate and measure the length, liquid volume, and
weight/mass of given objects.
Choose a Measurement Tool
You use different tools to measure.
You use a ruler or tape measure to measure length or height.
a
K
ey Ide
You use a scale or balance to measure weight.
You use a thermometer to measure temperature.
You use measuring cups to measure capacity.
E x am p l E
1
What tool is best to measure the amount of water in a glass?
Since the amount of water in a glass is capacity, you would use a
measuring cup.
scale
thermometer
2
5
E x am p l E
4
What tool is best to measure the length
of a table top?
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2
scale
220
180
200
160
140
100
120
80
60
40
1
B
D
0
ruler
inch
A measuring cup
C thermometer
3
Since you are measuring length,
you would use a ruler.
20
-20
°F
Chapter 27 – Lesson 2
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B
D
6
A ruler
C measuring cup
Name
P RAC T I C E
Choose the best measuring tool.
1. the weight of a puppy
2. the amount of gas in a lawn mower
ruler
scale
measuring cup
thermometer
ruler
scale
measuring cup
thermometer
A
A
B
B
C
C
D
D
3. the temperature at noon
ruler
scale
measuring cup
thermometer
ruler
scale
measuring cup
thermometer
A
A
B
B
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C
D
Math
Reasoning
4. the length of a ribbon
D
Measurement Tools
MR 2.3
Explain how you could use each measuring tool from the list below to
measure a vase full of water.
5. ruler
6. scale
7. measuring cup
8. thermometer
Chapter 27 – Lesson 2
To
To
To
To
measure the height of the vase.
weigh the vase.
find the amount of water in the vase.
find the temperature of the water.
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Name
…at home!
P RAC T I C E
Choose the best measuring tool.
1. the amount of milk in a glass
ruler
scale
measuring cup
thermometer
ruler
scale
measuring cup
thermometer
A
A
B
B
C
C
D
D
3. the temperature at 6:00 AM
ruler
scale
measuring cup
thermometer
4. the weight of a package
ruler
scale
measuring cup
thermometer
A
A
B
B
C
D
D
Measurement Tools
MR 2.3
Explain how you could use each measuring tool from the list below to
measure a pitcher of juice.
5. ruler To measure the height of the pitcher.
6. scale To weigh the pitcher.
7. measuring cup To find the amount of juice in the pitcher.
8. thermometer To find the temperature of the juice.
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Home Resource and Homework
Chapter 27 Lesson 2
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Math
Reasoning
2. the length of your hand
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Name
P RAC T I C E
Choose the best measuring tool.
1. the weight of a puppy
2. the amount of gas in a lawn mower
ruler
scale
measuring cup
thermometer
ruler
scale
measuring cup
thermometer
A
A
B
B
C
C
D
D
3. the temperature at noon
4. the length of a ribbon
ruler
scale
measuring cup
thermometer
ruler
scale
measuring cup
thermometer
A
A
B
B
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C
D
Math
Reasoning
D
Measurement Tools
MR 2.3
Explain how you could use each measuring tool from the list below to
measure a vase full of water.
5. ruler
6. scale
7. measuring cup
8. thermometer
Chapter 27 – Lesson 2
To
To
To
To
measure the height of the vase.
weigh the vase.
find the amount of water in the vase.
find the temperature of the water.
Student Book Page
page 317
Name
…at home!
P RAC T I C E
Choose the best measuring tool.
1. the amount of milk in a glass
rule
scale
measuring cup
thermometer
ruler
scale
measuring cup
thermometer
A
A
B
B
C
C
D
D
3. the temperature at 6:00 AM
rule
scale
measuring cup
thermometer
4. the weight of a package
rule
scale
measuring cup
thermometer
A
A
B
B
C
D
D
Measurement Tools
MR 2.3
Explain how you could use each measuring tool from the list below to
measure a pitcher of juice.
5. ruler To measure the height of the pitcher.
6. scale To weigh the pitcher.
7. measuring cup To find the amount of juice in the pitcher.
8. thermometer To find the temperature of the juice.
page 212
Home Resource and Homework
Chapter 27 Lesson 2
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Math
Reasoning
2. the length of your hand