2.11
The student will estimate and measure
a) length to the nearest centimeter and inch;
b) weight/mass of objects in pounds/ounces and kilograms/grams, using a scale; and
c) liquid volume in cups, pints, quarts, gallons, and liters.
Essential Knowledge and Skills (Full Curriculum Framework for this SOL)
Textbook Correlation
| Grade | Lesson(s) | Notes | |
| 2.11a | 2 | 2-1, 12-1, 14-1, 14-2 | Need supplementlemental material |
| 2.11b | 2 | 14-3 | Need supplementlemental material |
| 2.11c | 2 | 14-1, 14-3 | Need supplementlemental material |
| Links to Related SOL |
| K.8 1.9 2.11 3.9 4.6 5.8 6.9 7.5 8.7 |
On-Line Games and Practice:
funbrain.com: Measurement Game
Measure the red line to the nearest inch
funbrain.com: Measurement Game
Measure the red line to the nearest centimeter
fuelthebrain.com: Inchy Picnic
Use the ruler to measure how far Andy Ant needs to go to get to the picnic
apples4theteacher.com: Measure Teddy
Measure the bear to the nearest ½ inch.
sciencekids.co.nz: Send the Package
Correctly measure the length and weight of the package to choose the correct stamp so it can be mailed
pbskids.org: How Tall?
Use non-standards unit to measure how tall an item is
pbs.org: Time to Move
Catch and measure the fish to determine which fish tank it should go in
crickweb.co.uk: Weighing Bears
Simple game to put bears on scale to weigh them
crickweb.co.uk: Simple Scale
Weighing toys
bgfl.org: Weigh it Up
Balance scale activity
illuminations.mctm.org: Pan Balance
Put the shapes on the balance to see which weighs more or less
crickweb.co.uk: Alien Weigh In
Put the aliens on the scale to practice reading the scale (lbs or kg)
pbs.org: Poodle Weigh-in
Balance the weight of the poodles
pbskids.org: Can You Fill It?
Fill different sized containers to see how many it takes to fill the large container
Teacher Reference:
teachingmeasure.co.uk: Teaching Measure
Resources for white/smartboard and supporting worksheets
smartmeasure.wikispaces.com: Length Websites
Several measurement activities to choose from
linkslearning.org: Weight and Capacity
Animated video on weight and capacity
kidzpark.com: Measuring Weight
Activity on measuring weight
center.edu: Measuring Lesson Plan
Complete lesson plan
brainpopjr.com: Capacity
Several activities on measuring capacity
proteacher.org: Capacity
Several ideas for teaching capacity
teachingmeasures.co.uk: Measuring
White/smart board activities for length, weight and capacity
Free Worksheets:
education.com: Measuring around the House
Pre-made worksheet
firstschoolyears.com: Measuring to the nearest centimeter
3 pre-made worksheets
education.com: Measure to the nearest inch
Pre-made worksheet
superteacher.com: Gallon Bot
Directions to assemble Gallon Bot
superteacher.com: Gallon Bot
Use Gallon Bot to help answer questions about capacity