California Career and Technical Education Standards

• ANR.B.B12.1 Understand common surveying techniques used in agriculture (e.g., leveling, land...
• ANR.B.B2.2 Know how to calculate board feet, lumber volume, and square feet.
• ANR.B.B6.1 Understand how to accurately calculate volume, materials needed, and project cos...
• ANR.FS.11.0 Demonstration and Application
• ANR.FS.4.6 Differentiate among, select, and apply appropriate tools and technology.
• ANR.FS.5.1 Apply appropriate problem-solving strategies and critical thinking skills to wor...
• ANR.FS.5.3 Use critical thinking skills to make informed decisions and solve problems.

California Academic Content Standards (Reinforced)

• ELA.9-10.R.CAGT.2.6 Demonstrate use of sophisticated learning tools by following technical direction...2
• M.5.MG.1.3 Understand the concept of volume and use the appropriate units in common measuri...1
• M.7.MG.2.1 Use formulas routinely for finding the perimeter and area of basic two-dimension...31
• M.7.MG.2.4 Relate the changes in measurement with a change of scale to the units used (e.g....11
• M.7.MR.2.8 Make precise calculations and check the validity of the results from the context...

• Project Mistakes-Friends Clip - Hooks / Set

  I show the attached video clip, when finished I ask students several leading questions about measuring and accuracy.  Examples of questions are:

  Is this an acceptable mistake?

  Is it a possibility that the rulers were wrong?

  What could be done to have ensured that this would not have happened?

  • Friends-Measurement Mistakes [ Watch Video ] [ Download Original Video ] This anticipatory set uses a clip from the TV show Friends. In the clip, is an example of what happens when projects are not measured accurately. Several other examples of projects mistakes can be used to encourage accuracy in measuring materials, projects and land. Asking questions to focus students on the importance of accuracy is the key to reinforcing this objective.
• Linear and Perimeter Calculations - Lecture

  During this PowerPoint, I cover Linear and Perimeter measurements.  I cover the material consistently reinforcing the accuracy through various examples where anyone would not want to be wrong on a measurement ot calculation (example- purchasing property, etc.).  I engage students in frequent checks for understanding.  I have broken this powerpoint up in to 3 separate sections for this lesson.  I normally have one powerpoint that I stop at each sectionto complete each activity. 

  • Linear and Perimeter Notes [ Download ] This power point covers linear and perimeter measurements of squares, circles, rectangles and other shapes.
  • Linear and Perimeter Notes Handout [ Download ] This handout goes with the power point presentation so students can follow along easily with the lecture
• Linear and Perimeter Measurement Activity - Lab / Shop

  This activity is designed to give students the opportunity to apply the information learned in the lecture.  I have asked the students measure various items in the shop and classroom.  Prior to this activity, I will tag each item to be measured with a number that is written large enough that students will be able to easily locate them.  I use the same items and numbers for the area and volume activity, changing the question to achieve the goal and objectives of that activity.

  • Measuring Length and Perimeter in the Shop [ Download ] This is the handout for the activity for linear and perimeter measurements.
• Area and Volume Calculations - Lecture

  During this PowerPoint, I cover Area and Volume measurements.  I cover the material consistently reinforcing the accuracy through various examples where anyone would not want to be wrong on a measurement ot calculation (example- purchasing property, etc.).  I engage students in frequent checks for understanding.  I have broken this powerpoint up in to 3 separate sections for this lesson.  I normally have one powerpoint that I stop at each section to complete each activity.

  • Area and Volume Notes [ Download ] This power point covers area and volume measurements of squares, circles, rectangles and other shapes.
  • Area and Volume Notes Handout [ Download ] This power point covers area and volume measurements of squares, circles, rectangles and other shapes.
• Measuring Area and Volume in the Shop Activity - Lab / Shop

  This activity is designed to give students the opportunity to apply the information learned in the lecture.  I have asked the students measure various items in the shop and classroom.  Prior to this activity, I will tag each item to be measured with a number that is written large enough that students will be able to easily locate them.  I use the same items and numbers for the linear and perimeter activity, changing the question to achieve the goal and objectives of that activity.

  • Area and Volume Activity [ Download ] This is the handout for the area and volume measurement activity.
• Conversions of Measurements - Lecture

  During this PowerPoint, I cover common conversions for measurement.  I engage students in frequent checks for understanding.  I have broken this powerpoint up in to 3 seperate sections for this lesson.  I normally have one powerpoint that I stop at each section to complete each activity.

  • COnversion Notes Handout [ Download ] This is the students handout that corresponds to the Conversion Notes Power point.
  • Measurement Conversions Power Point [ Download ] This is the power point for measurement conversions.
• Conversions Activity - Assessment

  This activity is designed to give students the opportunity to apply the information learned in the lecture.  I have asked the students to perform some very common conversions of measurements.  It is a worksheet that students can do in class or at home.  Students have to identify by the units used, which type of measurement it is and perform the conversion. 

  • Measurement Conversions Activity [ Download ]
• Closure and Reflection - Closure

  At this point, I take the last five minutes of class to reflect with the students about the days lesson and activities.  I allow them to make observations or comments about what was covered.  I will also take this opportunity to point out where we have been, what we did today and where we will go next.