Monika Johnson
Mandy Bearden
Measurements
Metric System
Grade Level 6
Objective- Be able to convert measurements in the metric system.
TEKS objectives-
8 D: convert measures within the same measurement system (customary and metric) based on relationships between units.
12 A: communicate mathematical idea using language, efficient tools, appropriate units, and graphical, numerical, physical, or algebraic mathematical models
Material Needed-
? 42” x 27” paper
? Meter ruler
? Pencil
? Map pencils or crayons
Focus-
Read aloud “Jim and the Beanstalk” by Raymond Briggs. Discuss the metric system and metric conversion. Students will convert measurements on their own.
Teacher instruction-
? Read story
? Teach how to convert the metric system
? Have the students convert measurement on their own
? In groups draw giant
Guided practice-
With the students we will work on the work sheet for converting measurements.
Independent practice-
After working out some of the problems with the students, they will then work the rest of the work sheet by their self.
More Guided practice-
Students will get into groups and make their own giant by converting measurements.
Closure-
Students will discuss higher order thinking questions form the lesson. Here is where the students will show what they have learned today.
Extension-
Go to www.edhelper.com/metric_math643.htm for activities.
Reteach-
We will focus on breaking down the metric system. We will go over one by one until we see that everyone understands. We will do this be going slow and frequently asking question.
Modifications-
Before we teach this lesson we will be aware of those students who need a little more help. We will make sure to go over the lesson well enough for them to understand and to makes sure those students are group with other students who can help them, and include them within the group.