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Unit 3 - Lesson 9 - Grade 2: Illustrative Mathematics

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Grade 2 Unit 3
Lesson 9: From Feet to Inches
CC BY 2021 Illustrative Mathematics®
Grade 2 Unit 3
Lesson 9: From Feet to Inches
CC BY 2021 Illustrative Mathematics®
Lesson: From Feet to Inches

Estimation Exploration: Small Fry, Big Fish (Warm Up)

How long is this Cobia fish in inches?

_______ inches

Record an estimate that is:

Record an estimate that is:

Measure the Length of Fish

Work with your group to measure the tape strips around the classroom in feet. Then measure the length in inches.
Tape A: Largemouth Bass


Length in feet: _______

Length in inches: _______
Tape B: Spiny Dogfish Shark


Length in feet: _______

Length in inches: _______
Tape C: Catfish


Length in feet: _______

Length in inches: _______
Tape D: Koi


Length in feet: _______

Length in inches: _______

What did you notice about the number of feet compared to the number of inches when you measured the tape strips?

Inches or Feet?

Estimate the length of objects around the room. Say if you will measure in inches or feet.

Choose the best tool to measure each object. Complete the table to record your actual measurements.

Cool Down: Measure in Inches and Feet

Tyler told Han that a great white shark is about 16 inches long, but Han disagrees. Han believes it would be about 16 feet long.


Who do you agree with? Explain.