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Lesson Plan

Gram I Am

How do your students measure up when it comes to metrics? This lesson introduces young mathematicians to grams and kilograms and allows them to explore the units' real world applications.
Grade
Third Grade
Subject
Math
View aligned standards
3.MD.A.2

Learning Objectives

Students will be able to measure and estimate the masses of small objects in terms of grams and kilograms.

Introduction

(10 minutes)
  • Explain to the class that a gram is a metric unit of measurement that you can use to measure the mass, or weight, of an object.
  • List some things that are usually measured in grams. Great examples are baking ingredients like sugar and flour.
  • Ask students to share any times they've noticed the weight of an object recorded in grams.