Bridges PCS_Elementary Lesson Plan Template

Math Workshop
Time of Day:

1:10-2:00

Monday
2/29

1:10-2:00

Tuesday
3/1

9:20-10:10

Wednesday
3/2

1:10-2:00

Thursday
3/3

12:45-1:45

Friday
3/4

Standard
SMART Objective

1.MD.2

1.MD.2

1.MD.2

1.MD.2

1.MD.2

SWBAT explain
why you cannot
use a combination
of paperclips and
cubes to measure
objects.

SWBAT measure
an object and
write the length

SWBAT use
multiple shorter
objects of the
same length to
measure a long
object. Problem of
the week.

SWBAT learn how

to place objects
end to end with no
gaps or overlaps

SWBAT
complete the
show what you
know quiz.

Fluency Builder
(10-15min)

SWBAT complete 5
minute
fluency
builder. Addition and
subtraction problems
can be included.
Number of problems
based on students
performance.

SWBAT complete 5
minute
fluency
builder.
Addition
and
subtraction
problems can be
included.
Number of problems
based on students
performance.

SWBAT complete 5
minute
fluency
builder.
Addition
and
subtraction
problems can be
included.
Number of problems
based on students
performance.

SWBAT complete 5
minute
fluency
builder. Addition and
subtraction
problems can be
included.
Number of problems
based on students
performance.

SWBAT
complete
5
minute fluency
builder. Addition
and subtraction
problems
can
be included.
Number
of
problems based
on
students
performance.

Hook/Intro

Im giving out
candy!

Review measuring
using
ladybugs/pencil cut
outs. Have students
measure teacher or
their foot or another
student!

Introduce scavenger
hunt activity.

Announce that there

will be a measuring
competition!

Review
standards
from the week

Measure one piece

of candy using just
cubes, measure
another using just
paper clips, and
measure another
using paper clips

Competition Rules:
- Measure using
same objects
- Measure using
nonstandard
units

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and cubes.
Students might
notice that pieces
are of different
lengths. If not, lead
them to this
realization.
Which piece do you
want? Why?
Guided Practice

Have student
measure one object
with paper clips.
Record results.
Have student
measure the same
object with cubes.
Record results.
Have another
student measure
using a combination
of paper clips and
cubes. Record
results.
What did you notice?
Compare results.
Do you think you got
the same
measurement? Why
or why not?
OR

Using goldfish,
measure objects,
and record the
number of goldfish
used.
Go over
measuring
misconceptions:
No gaps.
Measure tip to tip.
Measuring using
the same objects.

POW Scavenger
Hunt
Using cubes,
students will find an
object that is 7
cubes in measure,
an object that is 8
cubes in measure,
an object that is 9
cubes in measure,
etc.

Teacher vs Student.
Teacher will measure
the WRONG way
(using gaps and
overlaps).
*choose a student
who will measure
the correct way*
Discuss who is
correct. Why? How
do you know?

Will provide
SWYK to all
classes.

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Independent
Practice or
Activity

Students will use

paper clip to
measure objects.
See worksheet.

Students will
measure and record
objects using
goldfish. See
worksheet.

Assessment

Exit Ticket:

Exit Ticket:

Materials

Pencils, Fluency
Builder, Exit Ticket

Pencils, Fluency
Builder, Exit Ticket

Scavenger Hunt
worksheet.

Pencils, Fluency
Builder, Problem of
the Week

worksheet
measuring using
cubes.

SWYK provided
by Seahawks

Exit Ticket:

Show what you

know

Pencils, Fluency
Builder, Exit Ticket.

Pencils, Fluency
Builder, Show
what you know
quiz

Centers for the week

Math Centers
Time of Day:
Monday
Center Activity 1:

Tuesday

Superhero
Compare

Taller Than Me
Drawing

Center Activity 2:

Wiggly Compare

Shorter Than Me
Drawing

Center Activity 3:

Penguin Compare

Cut and Paste

Pencils

Mini-Lesson Review
Guided Practice

Potential Re-Teach

Computer Center
Digital Practice OR Grab
and Go Math Kits

Wednesday

Thursday

Ladybugs and
Pencils packet (will
need to laminate
3 -4 ladybug pages
per table)

Friday

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Center Activity 4:
Independent Practice

Materials

iReady

iReady

iReady