Develops proficiency in estimating and measuring length, area, volume, and mass using standard units and unit conversions. Integrates time, money, angle measurement, and data classification through counting and arithmetic applications.
A collection of Valentine's Day math packets at two different levels (Level 1 and Quest), covering budgeting, graphing, measurement, time, and word problems.
A 12-lesson Tier 2 intervention sequence for first-grade students focused on measurement concepts (1.MD.A). The sequence progresses from direct comparison to non-standard unit iteration, utilizing High Leverage Concepts and Illustrative Mathematics instructional routines.
This sequence introduces 1st-grade students to the concept of equality using physical balance scales. Students explore balance, 1:1 correspondence, maintaining equilibrium by adding to both sides, and representing weight relationships symbolically.
An inquiry-based sequence for 1st Grade students to explore mass and weight using balance scales. Students progress from sensory hefting to using standard units and conducting a mystery bag lab to understand measurement.
A project-based exploration for 1st graders where they transform into 'liquid scientists'. Students investigate capacity, learn to use standard tools, and discover that volume remains constant regardless of container shape through hands-on pouring and mixing activities.
A 5-lesson sequence for 1st graders introducing linear measurement through direct comparison, non-standard units, precision techniques, and unit comparison.
A hands-on geometry sequence for 1st graders to explore 3D shapes, capacity, and volume using 'Shape Lab' investigations. Students progress from distinguishing 2D from 3D to measuring volume with unit cubes and exploring capacity through liquid displacement and estimation.
A foundational unit for 1st graders exploring the comparative language and logic of measurement. Students master direct and indirect comparison, ordering by attributes, and spatial reasoning before moving to standard units.
This 1st Grade geometry sequence introduces students to linear measurement and the concept of perimeter using non-standard units. Students progress from direct comparison of lengths to measuring straight edges with cubes, and finally calculating the total distance around shapes in a culminating project.
A 1st Grade geometry unit where students act as 'Shape Detectives' to classify 2D figures by their physical attributes, including line type, side count, and corner types. The sequence culminates in complex multi-attribute sorting and inductive reasoning games.
A foundational first-grade sequence that takes students from observing physical attributes to sorting, counting, and comparing data sets of up to three categories. Students transition from hands-on sorting to abstract data analysis through engaging, play-based scenarios.
A foundational first-grade sequence focusing on measurable attributes like length and weight. Students learn to distinguish measurable properties, use direct comparison techniques, order multiple objects, and explore indirect comparison using intermediary tools.
A hands-on introduction to measurement for 1st graders, focusing on comparing and ordering length, weight, and capacity through direct comparison and logical reasoning. Students explore physical attributes using classroom objects, balance scales, and volume experiments.
A comprehensive 1st-grade math unit where students learn to identify physical attributes, sort objects into categories, count totals, and compare data sets using a 'Data Detective' theme.
This sequence guides early learners through organizing their world by observing physical properties and grouping objects accordingly, bridging classification and early data analysis.
A hands-on exploration of weight and capacity for 1st-grade students, focusing on sensory 'hefting', visual verification with scales, and volume comparison through pouring and counting units. Students conclude with a marketplace simulation to apply their skills in a real-world context.
A foundational sequence for first-grade students to explore length and height through direct comparison, ordering, and non-standard measurement units. Students progress from using descriptive vocabulary to quantifying length with uniform tools.
This four-day 1st-grade sequence integrates length comparison and measurement with foundational place value and number building. Students explore direct comparison, ordering, and non-standard measurement while simultaneously mastering the representation of numbers 0-99 and multiples of 10 using base ten blocks.
Students explore the practical use of measurement abbreviations through inquiry-based activities involving rulers, grocery packaging, and kitchen tools. This sequence focuses on visual recognition and recording of units like in., ft., oz., lb., tsp., and tbsp. in a scientific context.
This sequence helps 1st Grade students develop 'measurement sense' by finding personal body benchmarks (like their thumb or foot) to estimate lengths before verifying with standard tools. Through gamified activities like 'The Estimation Jar' and 'Estimation Olympics,' students internalize the magnitude of inches and feet.
A project-based unit where 1st-grade students act as city architects. They learn to measure and estimate lengths in inches to design streets, construct buildings, and engineer bridges for a miniature city.
A sequence designed to help 1st graders transition from non-standard measurement to using standard rulers. Students learn to align the zero mark, measure to the nearest inch, and compare lengths.
A 1st-grade sequence exploring the transition from non-standard to standard measurement, focusing on ruler alignment, units (inches/cm), estimation, and real-world application.
A comprehensive 1st-grade introduction to United States currency, focusing on physical identification, numerical value, paper bills, equivalencies, and the concept of digital money through the theme of 'Money Detectives'.
A 1st-grade sequence exploring quantitative relationships through geometric patterns, T-charts, skip counting, and simple graphing to build foundational algebraic thinking.
A 1st Grade math sequence focused on identifying coins, understanding their values, and applying skip-counting skills to sum mixed collections in a classroom market simulation.
A comprehensive 1st Grade unit on telling time to the hour and half-hour using analog and digital clocks, connecting time-telling to daily routines.
A comprehensive 1st-grade unit on identifying U.S. coins and counting their value using skip-counting and sorting strategies, culminating in a classroom store simulation.
A comprehensive 1st Grade sequence exploring analog and digital time. Students learn clock anatomy, telling time to the hour and half-hour, and connecting time to their daily routines through hands-on activities and interactive lessons.
A 1st-grade geometry sequence exploring how shapes combine and break apart. Students use hands-on materials like tangrams, pattern blocks, and geoboards to develop spatial reasoning and understand the part-whole relationship in geometric figures.
A comprehensive 1st Grade sequence focused on interpreting and comparing data using pictographs and bar graphs. Students learn to identify extremes, calculate totals, and solve complex 'how many more/fewer' comparison problems through the lens of a 'Data Detective' mystery theme.
A 1st-grade unit on creating and interpreting picture graphs, moving from concrete 3D objects to abstract 2D representations. Students learn one-to-one correspondence, alignment, and data interpretation through hands-on activities.
A 1st-grade sequence focused on sorting objects by various attributes, counting categorized groups, and comparing quantities to build foundational data interpretation skills. Students take on the role of 'Data Detectives' to organize chaotic collections into orderly sets.
A 1st Grade sequence introducing tally marks as a tool for efficient data collection, progressing from basic tally formation to independent peer surveying and data analysis.
A 1st-grade sequence introducing bar graphs, focusing on the transition from physical objects to abstract bars, identifying graph components, and both constructing and interpreting data.
Students move from reading data to interpreting it to solve addition and subtraction problems. They analyze bar graphs and pictographs to answer 'how many in all', 'how many more', and 'how many fewer' questions, culminating in multi-step problem solving.
Students move beyond data creation to analysis and interpretation, practicing reading graphs to determine totals, combine categories, and make comparisons using 'how many more' and 'how many less'. The sequence culminates in a decision-making project where students use data evidence to recommend school playground improvements.
A construction-themed sequence where 1st graders learn to build and interpret pictographs and bar graphs through hands-on activities and visual representations.
A foundational sequence for 1st-grade students focused on sorting objects by attributes, labeling categories, and using tally marks to collect and represent data. Students progress from concrete sorting to abstract data collection through classroom surveys and summaries.
