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Introduction to Measurement

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Introduction to Measurement

Introduction to Measurement

Measurement tools including ruler, scales and measuring jug

📏 Part 1: What is Measurement?

1. What does measuring something mean? Draw or write your answer:
2. Circle the tools we use for measuring:

Ruler

Pencil

Scales

Book

Measuring jug

📐 Part 2: Types of Measurement

3. Match each object to what we measure about it:
1. A pencil
2. A bag of apples
3. A water bottle
A. How heavy it is (weight)
B. How long it is (length)
C. How much water it holds (capacity)
4. Fill in the blanks with the correct measurement words:

We use a _________ to measure how long something is in centimetres.

We use _________ to measure how heavy something is in grams.

We use a measuring _________ to measure how much liquid something holds in millilitres.

🔍 Part 3: Comparing Objects

5. Look at these comparison words. Tick all the words we use when measuring:

longer

heavier

prettier

fuller

shorter

lighter

6. Complete these sentences using comparison words:

A basketball is _________ than a tennis ball.

A feather is _________ than a rock.

A full cup holds _________ water than an empty cup.

🏠 Part 4: Measurement in Everyday Life

7. Why do we need to measure things? Write or draw two reasons:
8. Circle where you might use measurement at home or school:

Cooking in the kitchen

Watching TV

Measuring how tall you are

Playing games

Buying fruit at the shop

🎨 Part 5: Draw and Label

9. Draw one object that you could measure. Label what type of measurement you would use (length, weight, or capacity):
10. What would you like to learn about measurement next?

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