Unit: 4 Describe and compare measurable attributes
Grade Level/Course: Kindergarten
Teacher: Mrs. McCants
Complex
Simple
Preview
Museum Walk
 Objects sorted by
measuring
attributes
Picture WalkBig BookThe Three Billy Goats Gruff
The Three Bears
 Predict
Six Step Vocabulary
• shorter
• longer
• taller
• full
• empty
• lighter
• heavier
Learning Goals (Question 1)
The student will understand or be able to:
Describe measurable attributes of objects, such as length or weight. Describe several measurable attributes of a
single object.
Directly compare two objects with a measurable attribute in common, to see which object has “more of”/“less of”
the attribute, and describe the difference. For example, directly compare the heights of two children and describe
one child as taller/shorter.
The student will understand or be able to:
Know measureable attribute words to describe objects. (length or weight)
Know measureable attribute words that compare two objects. (taller/ shorter, bigger/smaller, etc.)
Planning for Question 2
Critical Input Chunk
Shared ReadingBig BookThe Three Billy Goats Gruff
The Three Bears
 Discuss
Show videos (Safari
Montage)
 Peep: Peep Feet
Observe teacher doing a
graphic organizer
comparing two objects
(model skill and process
using vocabulary)
Predictable BooksI Can Make It! I Can Read
It!-Mailbox
Measuring Up p.63
Light Animals, Heavy
Animals p.73
Actively Process
Actively ProcessUse manipulatives to
understand “measuring”
vocabulary ( Small Groups)
 Links
 Unifix Cubes
 Classroom items
(pencils, stapler,
crayons, etc….
Mimio Connection
 Measurement
 Body Balance
 Comparing length
and size
 Comparing Weight
Website
 Order by Length
Planning for Question 3
Classifying
TSW create ways to
classify objects using
“measuring” vocabulary
Using the Measurement
Center, TSW compare
objects using measuring
vocabulary
How many different ways
can you think of classifying
these objects “measuring”
vocabulary
Assessment (2.0)
Given two items at a time,
TSW describe items using
measurable attributes
(lighter,heavier)
Assessment (3.0)
Using “measuring
Planning for Question 4
Constructing SupportAssessment (4.0)
Given assorted items, TSW
will sort items. TSW
describe their category
using measurable
vocabulary. Why?
Unit: 4 Describe and compare measurable attributes
Grade Level/Course: Kindergarten
Teacher: Mrs. McCants
Sight Word Books-Creative
Teaching Press
I Am pp.19-22
vocabulary”, TSW
compare two objects
l
Resources:
Everyday Mathematics
 Sand and Water Play p.p.58
 Body Height Comparisons p.70
Everyday Mathematics (Math Center
Cards)
 Sorting Coins
Silver Burdett Ginn-Sorting and
Comparing by Length
 Chapter 2&3 T.E. pp.324-331
 Worksheets
Trade book Three Billy Goats Gruff
 The Three Bears
Resources:
RVT Library Books
Time to Dance, We Can Use a Balance by Kelly Doudna
How You Measure Length and Distance by Thomas K. Adamson
Measuring by Sally Hewitt
I Can Make It! I Can Read It!-Mailbox
 Measuring Up p.63
 Light Animals, Heavy Animals p.73
Sight Word Books-Creative Teaching Press
I Am pp.19-22
Websites:
http://www.sadlier-oxford.com/math/mc_practice.cfm?grade=k&sp=student