Supporting Idea 5: Geometry and MeasurementArchived

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Geometry and Measurement
General Information
Number: MA.5.G.5
Title: Geometry and Measurement
Type: Supporting Idea
Subject: X-Mathematics (former standards - 2008) - Archived
Grade: 5
Body of Knowledge: Geometry

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Independent

MA.5.G.5.In.a
Indicate the relative position, before or after, of whole numbers on a 0 to 100 number line.
MA.5.G.5.In.b
Solve real-world problems involving length and weight using tools with standard units.
MA.5.G.5.In.c
Identify time to the minute.
MA.5.G.5.In.d
Find the area of rectangles and squares using a visual model, such as a grid.

Supported

MA.5.G.5.Su.a
Indicate the relative position, before or after, of whole numbers on a 1–10 number line.
MA.5.G.5.Su.b
Solve real-world problems by using tools and comparing the measurement including length and weight.
MA.5.G.5.Su.c
Identify time to the hour and half-hour.
MA.5.G.5.Su.d
Identify the distance around all sides (perimeter) of squares and rectangles.
MA.5.G.5.Su.e
Compare the size of two square areas using physical models.

Participatory

MA.5.G.5.Pa.a
Count from 1 to 5 using objects or pictures.
MA.5.G.5.Pa.b
Identify differences in features of objects, such as shape and size, to solve simple problems.
MA.5.G.5.Pa.c
Indicate the next activity in a daily schedule.
MA.5.G.5.Pa.d
Recognize differences in size of large and small areas.

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Educational Game

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Free Graph Paper:

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Lesson Plans

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Give An Inch, Take A Foot:

In this activity students practice measuring techniques by measuring different objects and distances around the classroom. They practice using different scales of measurement in metric units and estimation.

Type: Lesson Plan

Graphing points on the coordinate plane.:

This lesson introduces the students to the coordinate system.

Type: Lesson Plan

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Educational Game

Maze Game:

In this activity, students enter coordinates to make a path to get to a target destination while avoiding mines. This activity allows students to explore Cartesian coordinates and the Cartesian coordinate plane. This activity includes supplemental materials, including background information about the topics covered, a description of how to use the application, and exploration questions for use with the java applet.

Type: Educational Game

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