With the new Common Core Standards for Math looming. I have spent this year working the new curriculum into my 5th grade math lessons. Wow! What a big difference between my previous curriculum and ccs! It has been quite challenging!
Just yesterday, I began working with my students on metric measures. We’d already completed our unit on customary measures. Most students had mastered the customary capacity, length and weight measurements.
While looking over the first lesson I’d prepared for our unit on the metric system, I realized quickly that my students were likely to be confused and overwhelmed. Luckily I was able to find a good online resource. After sharing with my students, I felt it was a great way to introduce them to the metric system.
