Gummy Worm Stretch

Grade Level(s): 2^nd Grade

Content Area:                                                                        Process Area:

Numbers and Operations                                           Problem-Solving

Algebra                                                           Reasoning and Proof

Geometry                                                                    Communication

Measurement                                                             Representation

Data Analysis, Statistics, and Probability                    Connections

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.2.MD.A.1 Measure the length of an object by selecting and using appropriate tools such as rulers, yardsticks, meter sticks, and measuring tapes.

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.2.MD.A.3 Estimate lengths using units of inches, feet, centimeters, and meters.

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.2.MD.A.4 Measure to determine how much longer one object is than another, expressing the length difference in terms of a standard length unit.

Targeted Needs of Student:

Measuring objects, comparing data, predicting before doing experiments, charting data.

Goal:

Providing students with practice measuring using a ruler

Materials Needed:

1.      At least one gummy worm per student

2.      Rulers

3.      Writing utensils

4.      Worksheets

Explanation/Summary:

Students will measure gummy worms using a ruler before and after stretching them. Before measuring the gummy worms they will also make a prediction of how long the gummy worms are. Then, they will write down the measurements on the chart that is included on the worksheet. 

Resource:

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