MathIsimple
Unit 4: Measurement & Units

Measurement & Units

Master measurement and units including length, weight, capacity, time, and money. Learn to use rulers, scales, clocks, and coins through interactive activities and real-world scenarios.

4 Interactive LessonsVirtual ToolsReal-World ScenariosStep-by-Step Guidance
Learning Objectives

Measurement Skills:

  • • Measure length using inches and centimeters
  • • Compare weights and understand capacity
  • • Use virtual rulers and balance scales
  • • Read analog and digital clocks

Money & Time Skills:

  • • Work with coins and bills
  • • Calculate time and elapsed time
  • • Make change in shopping scenarios
  • • Use real-world measurement contexts

Lessons

Explore 4 comprehensive lessons covering all aspects of measurement and units

Lesson 4-1: Length Measurement (Inches & Centimeters)
25-30 min
Lesson 1
Learn to measure length using virtual rulers and compare measurements in inches and centimeters through interactive activities.

Real-World Scenario:

Cartoon Objects: Measure pencil (5in/13cm) and compare desk (30in) vs notebook (10in)

Key Skills:

Virtual Ruler
Inches & Centimeters
Length Comparison
Measurement Tools

Features:

  • Interactive virtual ruler
  • Cartoon object measurement
  • Length comparison activities
  • Step-by-step guidance
Lesson 4-2: Weight & Capacity (Pounds, Ounces, Liters)
30-35 min
Lesson 2
Explore weight and capacity using virtual balance scales and kitchen baking scenarios with interactive tools.

Real-World Scenario:

Kitchen Baking: Compare apple vs egg weight, understand 1 pound = 16 ounces

Key Skills:

Virtual Balance Scale
Weight Comparison
Capacity Measurement
Kitchen Baking

Features:

  • Kitchen baking scenario
  • Interactive balance scale
  • Weight comparison tools
  • Capacity measurement
Lesson 4-3: Time Calculation (Hours, Minutes, Seconds)
30-35 min
Lesson 3
Master time reading and calculation using adjustable analog and digital clocks with interactive time tools.

Real-World Scenario:

Time Reading: Read 3:45 and 10:15, calculate from 2:10 to 2:40 (30 minutes)

Key Skills:

Analog Clock
Digital Clock
Time Reading
Time Calculation

Features:

  • Adjustable analog clock
  • Digital clock display
  • Time reading practice
  • Elapsed time calculation
Lesson 4-4: Money Calculation (USD Cents & Dollars)
25-30 min
Lesson 4
Learn to work with money using virtual coins and bills in shopping scenarios with interactive money tools.

Real-World Scenario:

Shopping: Make 75¢ with coins, buy 60¢ eraser with $1, calculate 40¢ change

Key Skills:

Virtual Coins
Virtual Bills
Money Combinations
Shopping Scenarios

Features:

  • Shopping scenario
  • Interactive coins and bills
  • Money combination practice
  • Change calculation

Learning Strategies

Master these essential strategies for measurement and units

Virtual Ruler

Measure objects: pencil 5in/13cm, desk 30in

Balance Scale

Compare weights: apple vs egg, 1 lb = 16 oz

Time Reading

Read clocks: 3:45, 10:15, calculate elapsed time

Money Counting

Make 75¢ with coins, calculate change

Measurement Tools Preview

Tools & Units:

Virtual Ruler: inches, centimeters
Balance Scale: pounds, ounces
Analog Clock: hours, minutes
Digital Clock: time display

Conversions:

1 pound = 16 ounces
1 hour = 60 minutes
1 dollar = 100 cents
1 foot = 12 inches

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