Free Gallon
Robot Patterns
Created by Laura Candler
Gallon Robot has appeared in many forms over the years.
I’ve seen it referred to as Mr. Gallon, Gallon Man, and
Gallon Gal. No matter what it’s called, it’s a visual aid to
help students remember the relative sizes and relationships
between the customary capacity units. Basically, each part
of Gallon Robot represents one unit of capacity. Gallon
Robot’s body represents one whole gallon. Since there are
four quarts to a gallon, each of the upper arm and upper
leg segments represents one quart. Because there are two
pints to each quart, there are two lower arm and lower leg
sections attached to each quart piece. Finally, there are two
cups to each pint, so each hand is made of four cups. One
reason this system is so effective is that students can relate
the pattern pieces to the corresponding body parts on
themselves to help them remember which piece represents
each unit. Give one set of patterns to each student and
demonstrate how to cut out the shapes and assemble them
to create their own personal Gallon Robots.
The Gallon Robot patterns in this packet are absolutely free
to you! If you like them, you may enjoy, Gallon Robot to
the Rescue, my 50-page resource on this topic. You’ll find
lesson plans, teaching materials, math center games, and
more! The complete Gallon Robot packet also includes a
variety of patterns beyond the basic ones offered here. This
ebook is available in my TeachersPayTeachers Store; please
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Gallon Robot Head Patterns
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Gallon Robot Body
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Gallon Upper Arms & Legs
Quart
Quart
Quart
Quart
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Gallon Lower Arms & Legs
Pint
Pint
Pint
Pint
Pint
Pint
Pint
Pint
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Gallon Robot Fingers
Cup
Cup
Cup
Cup
Cup
Cup
Cup
Cup
Cup
Cup
Cup
Cup
Cup
Cup
Cup
Cup
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