Lesson 6 Measure with Paper Clips

    • Let’s measure length with a new tool.

Warm-up Estimation Exploration: Length of the Desk

How long is the desk?

Desk with cubes.

Record an estimate that is:

too low

about right

too high

Activity 1 Measure with Paper Clips

We have been measuring length with connecting cubes. Now we are going to use a different object to measure. Measure the length of this rectangle using paper clips. When each partner has measured, compare your thinking with your partner.

Activity 2 Measure Our Workbook

Circle whether you agree or disagree with each student.
Explain why you agree or disagree.

  1. Workbook. From top to bottom on the right. 5 paper clips lined up, same size, space between some paper clips.

    Andre says that his student workbook is 5 paper clips long.

    Agree

    Disagree

    I because

  2. Workbook. From top to bottom on the right. 7 paper clips line up, same size, no space between paper clips.

    Tyler says the workbook is 7 paper clips long.

    Agree

    Disagree

    I because

  3. Workbook. From top to bottom on the right. 8 paper clips, not all lined up, same size.

    Clare says the workbook is 8 paper clips long.

    Agree

    Disagree

    I because

Activity 3 Measure Strips of Tape

Use paper clips to measure each strip of tape.

  1. The length of Tape A is paper clips.

  2. The length of Tape B is paper clips.

  3. The length of Tape C is paper clips.

  4. The length of Tape D is paper clips.

  5. The length of Tape E is paper clips.

  6. The length of Tape F is paper clips.

Practice Problem

Problem 1

  1. Jada says the rectangle is 5 paper clips long.

    Measure an object. 5 paper clips above a rectangle. Small space between each paper clip. 

    Do you agree with Jada? Why or why not?

  2. Do you think the rectangle is less than 5 paper clips long, 5 paper clips long, or more than 5 paper clips long?
    Show your thinking using drawings, number or words.