Math Lesson Plan: Metric Intro
GRADE: 5th / 6th
Aim:
Students will learn basic metric measurement concepts & the metric sentence.
MATERIALS:
? sentence strips
? rulers
? markers ? meter sticks
? scale
? measuring cups
Motivation:
Today we’re going to learn about a system used all over the world and a trick to remember the units of measure. Raise your hand if you’ve ever
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