Measuring Length Accurately
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Measuring Length Accurately
📏 Part 1: Understanding Measuring Tools
a) When using a ruler, you should start measuring from:
b) Which tool is best for measuring curved objects?
📐 Part 2: Reading Measurements
a) If a pencil ends at the 12.7 cm mark, its length is _______ cm or _______ mm
b) If a paperclip measures 3.2 cm, this equals _______ mm
c) Convert these measurements:
• 156 mm = _______ cm
• 2.8 cm = _______ mm
• 0.5 m = _______ cm
• The width of your fingernail: _______
• The length of your desk: _______
• The height of the classroom door: _______
• The thickness of a book: _______
• The length of the whiteboard: _______
📊 Part 3: Estimation and Measurement Practice
| Object | Estimate (cm) | Actual Measurement | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Your pencil | |||
| Your shoe length | |||
| Width of your book |
🔧 Part 4: Real-World Applications
a) Building a deck for your whare:
b) Creating a kapa haka costume:
Reason 1: ________________________________________________
Reason 2: ________________________________________________
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