Delta Education K-6 Complete Modules

Measurement

Grades 3 - 4

Measurement, the process of quantifying observations, is one of the cornerstones of science. Measurement compares nature—the unknown—to a standard unit—the known. Through such comparison, the organization of the world becomes more comprehensive. The FOSS Measurement module consists of four investigations, each designed to emphasize a particular type of metric measurement—length, mass, temperature, and volume.

FOSS expects students to:

Understand the necessity for standard units of measurement.
Develop an understanding and intuitive feel for the metric system.
Measure length and distance in meters and centimeters with a meter tape.
Measure mass in grams with a balance and mass pieces.
Measure liquid volume and capacity of containers in liters and milliliters with 50-ml syringes and graduated cylinders.
Measure temperature of liquids and air in degrees Celsius with a thermometer.
Acquire the vocabulary associated with metric measurement.
Exercise language and math skills in the context of metric measurement.
Apply appropriate measuring skills in everyday situations.
Develop and refine the manipulative skills required for making and using measuring tools.
Use scientific thinking processes to conduct investigations and build explanations: observing, communicating, comparing, and organizing.

Name	Item #	Price	Quantity
Measurement - Complete Module	WX742-5027	$799.00
Measurement - Refill Package	WX742-0687	$2.00
Measurement - Student Books (English, 8 pack)	WX542-2005	$55.00
Measurement - Student Books (Spanish, 8 pack)	WX542-0568	$52.95
Measurement - Science Notebook	WX1013834	$5.95
Measurement - Teacher Preparation DVD	WX041-0196	$69.00
Measurement - Teacher Conversion Kit	WX742-5050	$261.00
Measurement - Equipment Conversion Kit	WX742-7639	$1.99

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Measurement

	= Teacher Resource