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

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

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How long is this Cobia fish in inches?

_______ inches
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Record an estimate that is:

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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.
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Tape A: Largemouth Bass


Length in feet: _______

Length in inches: _______
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Tape B: Spiny Dogfish Shark


Length in feet: _______

Length in inches: _______
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Tape C: Catfish


Length in feet: _______

Length in inches: _______
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Tape D: Koi


Length in feet: _______

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

Inches or Feet?

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

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

Cool Down: Measure in Inches and Feet
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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.