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Measurement Scavenger Hunt

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Measurement Scavenger Hunt

Measurement Scavenger Hunt

Students measuring objects with rulers and metre sticks

📏 Part 1: Getting Ready to Measure

1. Circle the best measuring tool for each object:

A classroom door:

Ruler (30cm)

Metre stick

A pencil:

Ruler (30cm)

Metre stick

2. What does "estimate" mean when measuring?

🔍 Part 2: Scavenger Hunt Recording Sheet

Instructions: Find objects around your classroom or playground. First estimate how long you think each object is, then measure it carefully!

Object 1: _________________________

My estimate: _______ cm

Actual measurement: _______ cm = _______ m

Tool I used:

Ruler
Metre stick

Object 2: _________________________

My estimate: _______ cm

Actual measurement: _______ cm = _______ m

Tool I used:

Ruler
Metre stick

Object 3: _________________________

My estimate: _______ cm

Actual measurement: _______ cm = _______ m

Tool I used:

Ruler
Metre stick

Object 4: _________________________

My estimate: _______ cm

Actual measurement: _______ cm = _______ m

Tool I used:

Ruler
Metre stick

Object 5: _________________________

My estimate: _______ cm

Actual measurement: _______ cm = _______ m

Tool I used:

Ruler
Metre stick

🧮 Part 3: Converting Measurements

6. Convert these measurements from centimetres to metres:

100 cm = _______ m

250 cm = _______ m

50 cm = _______ m

150 cm = _______ m

7. Convert these measurements from metres to centimetres:

2 m = _______ cm

1.5 m = _______ cm

0.5 m = _______ cm

8. Show your working for this conversion:

Convert 175 cm to metres:

🤔 Part 4: Comparing and Reflecting

9. Which object was the longest that you measured?

Object: _________________ Length: _______ cm

10. Which object was the shortest that you measured?

Object: _________________ Length: _______ cm

11. Circle which estimates were closest to your actual measurements:

Object 1

Object 2

Object 3

Object 4

Object 5

12. What did you learn about measuring objects today?
13. Draw a picture of yourself using a measuring tool:

⭐ Part 5: Challenge Questions

14. Find an object that is longer than 1 metre but shorter than 2 metres:

Object: _________________ Length: _______ cm = _______ m

15. If you measured the perimeter around your desk, what tools would you need and why?
16. Match the measurement to the most likely object:
1. 18 cm
2. 2 metres
3. 80 cm
4. 25 cm
A. Classroom door height
B. School ruler
C. Student's desk width
D. Exercise book

✅ Self-Assessment

Tick the boxes for what you achieved today:

I can use a ruler correctly to measure in centimetres

I can use a metre stick correctly

I can estimate lengths before measuring

I can convert between centimetres and metres

I can record measurements accurately

I can compare different lengths

What was the most interesting thing you measured today?

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