During my Educ 490 practicum, I taught a Grade 2 Mathematics unit focused on measurement. I had so much fun teaching this unit as there were so many possibilities to incorporate hands-on and real-life learning topics throughout the unit. We also were fortunate to take our learning outdoors and measure natural objects around the forest and school playground. This unit connected to the mathematics curriculum content “direct linear measurement, introducing standard metric units”. It also connected to the following core competencies:
Critical and Reflective Thinking
- I can explore with a purpose in mind and use what I learn.
- I can tell or show others something about my thinking.
- I can contribute to and use simple criteria.
- I can reflect on my experiences and tell others about something I learned.
Throughout the measurement unit, we engaged in cross-curricular learning moments by incorporating measurement into other subject areas, such as art, mapping, and science. Here are some student examples on Grade 2 Measurement.
