The objective of this lesson is 4 fold. Get your volunteer to measure your arm and ask how long is my arm.
Grade 2 Body Measurement
Taking body measurement lesson plan. Bust point width 5. After about ten minutes call students together to discuss the term cubit. Students measure various body parts. With partners have students measure and record the lengths of their own digits hands cubits yards and fathoms. Metric system conversions for students to be able to convert metric measurements within the metric system. Model how to measure have everyone sit down facing the board.
Determining garment and pattern sizes require taking accurate body measurements before anyone can start sewing. 2 invite children to use their bodies to measure different things. Distribute the body parts activity sheet. This second grade common core measurement unit contains over 285 pages of step by step lesson plans assessments teacher and parent. Measurements in the metric system inch and centimeter conversion lesson plan. Taking body measurements 1.
Request person whose body measurements are being taken to wear well fitting undergarments for a. Take measurements for a dress blouse or pajamas over smooth fitting undergarments with the dress removed or with. Arm girthsleeve circumference 11. In this measuring various body parts lesson plan students use strips of paper or measuring tapes to measure the lengths of arms legs torso and the circumference of waist head arms and legs. Then ask for a volunteer to help you. Instructions connect students to learning and activate prior knowledge by asking them to respond to the prompt how do we measure.
Have students label their math journal measurement and create a. In fashion design it is an essential step in making sure the finished garment fits properly. For a suit jacket or coat take measurements over outer garments. Tell students they will be learning many methods of measurement both standard and nonstandard. Lesson measuring parts of the body. Practice on how to take the body measurements.
Hold out your arm and take a tape measure or ruler. Define model and have students repeat each of the body measurements on the chart. Include their estimations and actual measurements. Attempt to measure your arm but make it obvious that it is too difficult to do by yourself. Prepare another sheet of chart paper to record all the different things children will measure. Measuring in inches and centimeters to teach 6th grade students how to measure in inches and centimeters.
Ask children to estimate how many hands or arms something will be. Bust point height 14. Identify the different parts of the body that need to be measured. Adhere the step and ways in taking body measurements.