Measure and Estimate Objects

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📏 Part 1: Estimate and Measure Length

1. Look at this pencil:

My estimate: ________ centimetres

Actual measurement: ________ centimetres

2. Look at this book:

My estimate (length): ________ centimetres

Actual measurement (length): ________ centimetres

3. Look at this classroom door:

My estimate (height): ________ metres

Actual measurement (height): ________ metres

4. Look at this banana:

My estimate: ________ grams

Actual measurement: ________ grams

5. Look at this school backpack:

My estimate: ________ kilograms

Actual measurement: ________ kilograms

6. Look at this water bottle:

My estimate: ________ grams

Actual measurement: ________ grams

7. Why is it helpful to estimate before measuring? Write 2-3 sentences explaining your thoughts.

8. Which object was your estimate closest to the actual measurement? Why do you think that happened?