This activity gives students a chance to make estimates and comparisons of the measures of length (height) and capacity. It presents an image of a tiny elf next to a normal size mug. Students are asked to estimate the Little Man's height and compare it with that of other objects. Next, they are asked to estimate the height and volume of the Little Man's mug. The Teachers' Notes page includes suggestions for implementation, discussion questions, and ideas for extension and support.

2nd Grade extension measurement activity- The students will go on a measurement hunt and make a picture slideshow of things they measure.   *Photograph credit: MJCdetroit at English Wikipedia, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

This is a computer science lesson plan created by educators in the South Sanpete School District. Using Sphero robots, students will program their Sphero to drive as close to an object as possible without touching it and change color when it stops. They will then measure the distance from the object to their Sphero. The lesson is designed for second grade and includes modifications for grades 1-5.