Measurement

Introduction	Standards Addressed	Tasks/Calendar	Assessments
Accommodations	Technology	Connections	Support Needs

Introduction~
This unit allows students to learn the process of quantifying observations, known as measurement. These activites will enable the students to pick the correct unit of measure and the correct tools to make them. They will measure length, weight, volume, and temperature.

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Standards Addressed~
Many standards are addressed in this unit. A complete list of third grade standards can be found on the Springfield School District website. These will be identifed in the following manner. Goal 1; Std. A; Benchmark 5. The goal is for the state and the standard and benchmark are specifically for Springfield District 186.

Goal 1; Std. A; Benchmark 5 Use dictionary, glossary to clarify meaning
Goal 1; Std. C; Benchmark 3 Use dictionary, glossary to clarify meaning
Goal 3; Std. B; Benchmark 2,4 Write to maintain focus, organization, and support/elaboration; write for a variety of purposes and audiences
Goal 4; Std. B; Benchmark 1-3 Use oral communication skills; plan and deliver an oral report; particiapate in large and small group discussions
Goal 5: Std. A; Benchmark 1-2 Use a variety of sources to gather information; analyze and evaluate information required
Goal 5; Std. B; Benchmark 1 Create letters, reports, stories, charts and maps to communicate acquired information
Goal 7; Std. A; Benchmark 1 Estimate and measure time, weight, length, perimeters, areas of simple shapes, capacity in metric and customary units
Goal 7; Std. B; Benchmark 1 Select and use appropriate concrete materials, diagram, and/or measuring tool to solve time, weight, capacity, length, perimeter, and area problems
Goal 11; Std. A; Benchmark 1 Use appropriate metric tools as a standard unit of measurement
Goal 13; Std. A; Benchmark 1 Use appropriate vocabulary and language associated with metric measurement

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Tasks/Calendar~
The unit will take place over a seven week period of time. The following activities will take place:

Days 1-2	FOSS: The First Straw- Part 1
Day 3	FOSS: The First Straw- Part 2
Day 4	FOSS: The First Straw- Part 3
Day 5	The Merits of the Metric System; Pictorial assessment- The First Straw
Day 6	Guidelines for correct SI use; Metric Patrol
Day 7	Video: Measurement- How Long? (V5348)
Day 8	FOSS: Weight Watching- Part 1
Days 9-10	FOSS: Weight Watching- Part 2
Day 11	FOSS: Weight Watching- Part 3
Day 12	Weight Watching pictorial assessment; Read articles in FOSS supplement
Day 13	FOSS: Take Me To Your Liter- Part 1
Day 14	FOSS: Take Me To Your Liter- Part 2
Day 15	FOSS: Take Me To Your Liter- Part 3
Days 16-17	Volume of solid objects- Displacement Vessel
Day 18	Vocabulary review
Day 19	FOSS: The Third Degree- Part 1
Day 20	FOSS: The Third Degree- Part 2
Days 21-22	FOSS: The Third Degree- Part 3
Day 23	Pictorial assessment- Liter & Degree; Hi-Lo Temperature Hunt
Day 24	FOSS: Hands-on Estimation assessment
Day 25	FOSS: Hands-on Measurement assessment
Days 26-32	Metrics WebQuest

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Assessments~
The students will be assessed in a variety of ways over the course of this unit. They will take a pictorial assessment after each activity which will let me see how well the students can think through problems that require both knowledge and the integration of ideas. They will also take a "lab practical" in which they have to apply the knowlege learned to solve problems. In addition, the webquest has several assessment items.

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Accommodations~
All of the students in my classroom are gifted, so the curriculum has been adapted to fit their needs. I will allow extra time to complete tasks as needed; offer before or after school help; and have computers available before and after school as well as other free time during the day.

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Technology~
I will be using the TV, VCR, and computer. I will need to make sure that I have five computers that are connected to the internet in my class on days 26-32 so the webquest activity can be completed. This set of activites may also be completed as station work if less computers are available.

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Connections~
This unit connects to many other parts of the curriculum. This unit is truly cross disciplinary. It covers math, science, language arts, and technology. The subjects are combined to make a meaningful learning experience.

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Support Needs~
I will need a parent volunteer on days 26-32 to ensure that the students are able to complete the webquest. I will also enlist the media specialist to help with the Metric Patrol worksheet.

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