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Measuring Classroom Objects

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Measuring Classroom Objects

Measuring Classroom Objects

Ruler and metre stick measuring tools

📏 Part 1: Measurement Recording Chart

Instructions: Work with your partner to measure at least 3 classroom objects. Write down what you measured and record the length.

1. Object 1:

Name of object: _________________________

Length: _______ centimetres OR _______ metres

This object is roa (long)

This object is poto (short)

2. Object 2:

Name of object: _________________________

Length: _______ centimetres OR _______ metres

This object is roa (long)

This object is poto (short)

3. Object 3:

Name of object: _________________________

Length: _______ centimetres OR _______ metres

This object is roa (long)

This object is poto (short)

🤔 Part 2: Understanding Metres and Centimetres

4. Circle the correct answer:

1 metre equals how many centimetres?

10 centimetres

50 centimetres

100 centimetres

1000 centimetres

5. Which tool would you use to measure these objects? Draw a line to match:
1. A pencil
2. The classroom door
3. Your desk
4. An eraser
A. Metre stick
B. Ruler (centimetres)
C. Metre stick
D. Ruler (centimetres)

📊 Part 3: Comparing Measurements

6. Look at your three objects from Part 1. Which object is the longest?
7. Which object is the shortest?
8. Complete these sentences using your measurements:

The _____________ is longer than the _____________.

The _____________ is shorter than the _____________.

The difference between the longest and shortest object is _______ centimetres.

🎨 Part 4: Te Reo Māori Vocabulary

9. Match the English words with their te reo Māori meanings:
1. Long
2. Short
3. Metre
4. Centimetre
A. Henimita
B. Poto
C. Roa
D. Mitre
10. Draw a picture of your favourite object that you measured today:
11. Write one sentence about your drawing using a te reo Māori word:

💭 Part 5: Reflection

12. What did you learn about measuring today? Check all that apply:

How to use a ruler properly

How to use a metre stick

The difference between metres and centimetres

New te reo Māori words

How to compare lengths

13. What was the most interesting thing you measured today and why?

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