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Measure and Estimate Length
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Measure and Estimate Length
📚 Part 1: Choosing Tools & Estimation
1. Which tool is best to measure the length of a pencil?
Ruler (12 inches)
Yardstick (36 inches)
Measuring tape
Meter stick (100 cm)
2. Which tool would you choose to measure the length of a classroom rug?
Ruler
Yardstick
Meter stick or measuring tape
3. Estimate the length of your desk in inches before measuring. Write your estimate:
4. Check all units that are good to measure a small eraser:
Inches
Feet
Yards
Centimeters
5. Match each object to the best measuring tool. Draw a line from left to right.
A. Pencil
B. Backpack
C. Classroom table
D. Book
1. Measuring tape
2. Ruler (12 in)
3. Yardstick / Meter stick
4. Ruler or measuring tape
✏️ Part 2: Measure, Record, and Reflect
6. Measure a pencil in the classroom. Record the measurement and the tool you used.
Length:
Tool used:
7. Compare estimate and actual length. Write your estimate, actual measurement, and say if your estimate was too short, too long, or about right.
My estimate:
Actual length:
Estimate was:
8. Challenge (optional): Convert 24 inches into feet and inches. Show your answer.
9. Draw an object that is about 1 foot long (12 inches). Label the object and write its length.
Label:
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