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Estimate, Measure, Compare
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Estimate, Measure, Compare
Help plan a lemonade stand by estimating and measuring. Use inches, feet, and degrees Fahrenheit. For measuring tasks, use a ruler or tape measure if available; written scenarios are provided so you can also work without classroom objects.
Estimate and choose a tool
Choose sensible estimates and tools for the stand.
1.A paper cup is about 4 inches tall. Which estimate is most reasonable for a lemonade pitcher’s height?
- About 1 inch
- About 10 inches
- About 5 feet
2.The stand’s sign is 24 inches wide. How many feet wide is it? Remember: 1 foot = 12 inches.
3.Which tool is best for measuring the length of a long serving table?
- A tape measure
- A thermometer
- A bathroom scale
4.A wooden stir stick is 5 inches long, a striped straw is 8 inches long, and a paper sign is 12 inches long. Put these three items in order from shortest to longest.
5.The paper sign is 12 inches long, and the wooden stir stick is 5 inches long. How much longer is the paper sign?
Measure, reason, and plan
Read each situation carefully. Show how you know when a calculation is needed.
6.Hannah estimates a ribbon is 15 inches long. After measuring, she finds it is 18 inches long. Was her estimate too high or too low, and by how many inches?
7.A cooler is 4 feet long. A folding table is 7 feet long. How much longer is the table? Give your answer in feet.
8.The weather app says it is 78°F. Is that a reasonable temperature for a warm summer afternoon? Explain briefly.
9.A cooler’s temperature is 40°F. Circle the best description: colder than freezing, cool but above freezing, about room temperature, or very hot.
- Colder than freezing
- Cool but above freezing
- About room temperature
- Very hot
10.Estimate the length of one object you can reach, such as a pencil, book, or spoon. Write your estimate in inches, then measure it if you have a ruler. Record both measurements and find the difference. If you cannot measure an object now, use this example: estimate 9 inches, actual length 6 inches.
11.Why is estimating before measuring useful when setting up the lemonade stand? Give one practical reason.
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