Measuring Length: Centimetres and Metres
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Measuring Length: Centimetres and Metres
📏 Part 1: Estimation and Measurement
Remember: Use centimetres (cm) for smaller objects and metres (m) for larger objects.
| Object | My Estimate | Actual Measurement |
|---|---|---|
| Pencil | _______ cm | _______ cm |
| Book | _______ cm | _______ cm |
| Desk | _______ m | _______ m |
| Jump rope | _______ m | _______ m |
📊 Part 2: Ordering by Length
Objects and their lengths:
- Paperclip: 3 cm
- Classroom door: 2 metres
- Eraser: 5 cm
- Whiteboard: 1 metre 20 cm
- Crayon: 8 cm
Order from shortest to longest:
🔄 Part 3: Converting Between Centimetres and Metres
a) 200 cm = _______ metres
b) 3 metres = _______ cm
c) 150 cm = _______ metre _______ cm
d) 2 metres 30 cm = _______ cm
e) 250 cm = _______ metres _______ cm
Height of a tree:
centimetres metresLength of a spoon:
centimetres metresWidth of a football field:
centimetres metresLength of your thumb:
centimetres metres🧮 Part 4: Word Problems
Answer: _______ centimetres
The _____________ is longer by _______ cm.
Answer: _________________________________
🎯 Part 5: Estimation Challenge
a) The width of your hand: _______ cm
b) The length of your classroom: _______ metres
c) The height of your chair: _______ cm
d) The length of a car: _______ metres
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