Women's History Month Measurement Activity - 5th Grade Multi-step Word Problems
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Description
Math is so much more than just numbers! Your fifth graders need MEANINGFUL opportunities to solve multi-step problems involving customary conversions and metric conversions.
Increase their engagement and deepen their understanding of converting measurements using real world math practice that recognizes and celebrates the history and impact of female trailblazers.
With these standards-based task cards and Google + Powerpoint slides connected to Women's History, your students will be interested and excited to tackle multi-step, measurement conversion problems!
⭐️ Resource Highlights:
- Honors Women's History Month and promotes diversity, equity & inclusion at any time of year
- Supports CCSS, TEKS and Florida B.E.S.T. Standards
- Features captivating and realistic applications for 5th grade math skills
- Includes recording sheets for students and an answer key to help teachers monitor student understanding
- Multiple Uses - Project one problem at a time for whole group lessons and/or use task cards for centers, games, small groups or independent practice
✅ What's Included:
- PDF file with 16 printable measurement task cards showcasing influential women throughout U.S. history
- Coordinating math slides in two formats (Google Slides™ + PPT file) to easily display individual word problems to discuss and solve together during a lesson
- Student recording sheets in three different formats
- Answer key with the exact answer or possible correct responses for each problem
- PLUS two options to choose from for printing - full color and black & white
- Check out the PREVIEW to see some examples!
✏️ Supported Common Core State Standard:
- 5th Grade Measurement & Data:
- 5.MD.A.1 Convert among different-sized standard measurement units within a given measurement system (e.g., convert 5 cm to 0.05 m), and use these conversions in solving multi-step, real world problems.
✏️ Supported Florida B.E.S.T. Benchmark:
- 5th Grade Measurement:
- MA.5.M.1.1 Solve multi-step real-world problems that involve converting measurement units to equivalent measurements within a single system of measurement.
✏️ Supported Texas Essential Knowledge & Skills:
- 5th Grade Geometry & Measurement: The student applies mathematical process standards to select appropriate units, strategies, and tools to solve problems involving measurement. The student is expected to:
- MA.5.7.A Solve problems by calculating conversions within a measurement system, customary or metric.
Looking for more? Check out the entire collection of standards-based Multicultural Math resources!
