What’s the Difference?

Students use rulers to measure the lengths of rectangles in centimeters and compare the lengths.

By Amplify Classroom

Grades: 2nd Grade

Subject: Math

Learning goals: Today’s Goals • Measure the lengths of objects in centimeters with a ruler. • Determine how much longer or shorter 1 object is than another. • Language Goal: Compare centimeter cubes and rulers, and describe how centimeters are represented on a ruler. (Speaking and Listening) Materials Manipulative Kit: base-ten units, centimeter rulers, tens rods