Lesson Plan Form

CSUDH - Teacher Education Department

Candidate:
Jessica Hernandez
Standard(s):
Measurement and Data

Subject(s):
Math

Grade Level(s): 1

1MD

Date: TBA
Single/Multi-Day Lesson:
Single Day Lesson

Measure lengths indirectly and by iterating length units

2. Express the length of an object as a whole number of length
units, by laying multiple copies of a shorter object (the length
unit) end to end; understand that the length measurement of an
object is the number of same-size length units that span it with
no gaps or overlaps. Limit to contexts where the object being
measured is spanned by a whole number of length units with
no gaps or overlaps.
Writing Standards K-2
Research to Build and Present Knowledge
8. With guidance and support from adults, recall information from
experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a
question.
Listening and Speaking Standards K-5
Conventions of Standard English
1. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English
grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
I. DESCRIPTION OF CONTENT & CONTENT TYPE (Fact, Procedure, Concept, or Principle):
Students will measure a variety of objects using a non-standard measurement (an inchworm)
(Procedure)
II. LEARNING OUTCOME (Objective): Students will measure and compare common objects using
inchworms as a non-standard math unit of length measurement. Students will distinguish between gaps
and overlapping when measuring.
III. CURRICULUM CONNECTION (How lesson fits into larger unit sequence): Prior to this lesson
students compared the length of two objects. After this lesson, students will practice measuring objects
using a ruler.

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IV. INSTRUCTION
A. ENGAGEMENT (Motivational Activities):
Introduce students to a poem titled, Inchworm, by Cisslyn Ramdeo. The teacher will read the
poem using hand movements. Students will repeat hand movements while reciting the poem aloud
and will then discuss the meaning of the poem.
B. INSTRUCTIONAL SEQUENCE (Teaching Methodology with Student Activities):
C. Step #1 Introduce vocabulary and create an inchworm
a. Students will be introduced to vocabulary words regarding math measurements (Inch; unit
of measurement; compare; estimate). Students will then construct their own inchworm with
provided materials. Teacher will discuss with students when measuring there should not be
gaps or overlapping. The teacher will ask questions. What does this word mean? How do we
say this word? Can someone use it in a sentence? Why will the inchworm be used today?
b. The teacher will walk around the classroom observing, assisting where needed, and
encouraging to work.
Step #2 Measure objects around the classroom
a. Students will walk around the classroom safely to measure various objects around the
classroom. Students will check for gaps and overlapping when measuring. Ask individual
students what they have been measuring. How much did that measure? Can you show me
where do you start to measure? Where do you end when measuring?
b. The teacher will encourage students to use their measuring skills. Remind students about
overlapping or gaps. The teacher will walk around the classroom observing and monitoring
students work and support students when needed.
Step #3 Checking for understanding
a. Students will be asked to engage and share one of their measurements. Students will pair up
with a classmate and compare their measurements. Teacher will ask: Did anyone measure
the same object? Were the measurements the same? Why or why not? When measuring an
object a second time were the measurements different? Why were they different?
b. The teacher will walk around the classroom and monitor students verbal responses. Students
will be encouraged to check measurements for accuracy to help determine if there were
gaps/overlaps when measuring.
Step #4 Record observations and measurements in math journals
a. The student will record their observations and measurements in math journals. Students will
also record the vocabulary words in their math journals (Inch, unit of measurement,
compare, estimate, length).
b. The teacher will ask the following questions: What did we learn today? Who can tell me a
vocabulary word we learn today? What is one thing that we should look out for when
measuring?
B. APPLICATION ACTIVITY (Practice and/or Reflection):
Students will work in partners and measure each other from head to toe using their own
inchworm. The teacher will then make a chart and record their data to determine who is the tallest
and shortest in the class.

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E. MATERIALS & RESOURCES:

Math journals
Inchworm template
Crayons
Glue sticks
Pencils
Inchworm poem
Butcher paper for chart
Markers
Scissors
V. ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES (Methods for Obtaining Evidence of Learning):
Formative Assessment: See application activity
Summative Assessment: Step #4
VI. ACCOMMODATIONS FOR INDIVIDUAL LEARNERS (CONTENT, INSTRUCTION, and
PRACTICE):

Students will work in pairs

Teacher will assist students as needed
Have a vocabulary chart
Hands on activity
Practice with measurement worksheets
Students can assist each other

VII. HOMEWORK (IF APPROPRIATE): Students will take home their inchworm and use it to
practice measuring at home. Students will look for various objects around the house and record their
measurements.

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