Students compare their estimate with their actual measurement. Each student makes a snake of play dough or clay. They record their estimate and final measurement in some way that makes sense to them. The student uses nonstandard units to describe length, weight, and capacity. This time the students estimate and measure first using small paper clips and then again using large paper clips.
Students discuss the results.
Does the student make the connection between the size of the unit of measurement and the number of units to measure an object. The student understands that time and temperature can be measured. The student understands that time and temperature can be measured. The student understands that time and temperature can be measured. Order the three things that you do from the least amount of time to the greatest amount of time.