Length

Lesson Plan
Teacher Name: Miss Choice 
Date: 29th June 2026
Class: Basic 2 
Duration: 40 minutes 
Topic: Length

Previous Knowledge: Learners have basic understanding of everyday objects and sizes (big/small, long/short).

Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:
Understand what “length” means
Compare objects using terms like longer, shorter, tallest, and smallest
Measure objects using non-standard units (paper clips, pencils, blocks)
Record simple measurements

Instructional Materials
Ruler (optional for introduction)
Classroom objects (pencil, book, chair, eraser, etc.)

Teaching Methods
Interactive method
 
Introduction
Show two objects (e.g., pencil and ruler).
Ask learners:
“Which one is longer?”
“How do we know something is long or short?”
Explain:
Length is how long or short something is.
We measure length to compare objects.
Teaching / Learning Activities
Step 1: Comparing Objects
Display different classroom objects.
Learners compare and answer:
Which is longer?
Which is shorter?
Which is tallest?
Step 2: Measuring Activity
Put learners in small groups.
Give each group objects and non-standard units (blocks, paper clips).
Learners measure and record results.
Step 3: Group Presentation
Each group shares their findings with the class.

Evaluation
Ask oral questions:
What is length?
Which is longer: chair or pencil?
Name one tool used for measuring length.

Assignment
1. What is length?
Answer: Length is how long or short something is.
2. Which is longer: chair or pencil?
Answer: Chair
3. Name one tool used for measuring length.
Answer: Ruler / paper clips / blocks
4. What can we use to measure objects?
Answer: Non-standard units like paper clips or blocks

Conclusion
Length helps us know how long or short things are.
We can measure using everyday objects or rulers.
Learners can compare and measure objects around them in daily life.