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Measurement by Mrs. Neubauer

Measurement by Mrs. Neubauer. Essential Questions: How can estimation show that a measurement is reasonable? How does what we measure determine how we measure?. Customary Units. You can use an inch ruler, yardstick, or tape measure to explore measuring length in customary units.

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Measurement by Mrs. Neubauer

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  1. Measurement by Mrs. Neubauer Essential Questions: How can estimation show that a measurement is reasonable? How does what we measure determine how we measure?

  2. Customary Units • You can use an inch ruler, yardstick, or tape measure to explore measuring length in customary units. • Customary units for measuring are inches, feet, and yards.

  3. Step 1 Step 1: Pick an object around the room that you would like to measure.

  4. Objects Around the Room • Step 2 Using customary units,estimate the length of your object.

  5. Actual Measurement • Step 3 Using your customary units, measure the actual length of your object!

  6. Measuring Length • Compare your estimates and actual measurements with a partner. Were you close in your estimations? Sharing

  7. Essential Questions • Can we now answer the following questions? • How can estimation show that a measurement is reasonable? • How does what we measure determine how we measure?

  8. Your Turn! • Estimate and measure. Tell what unit and tool you use. • 1) Your Stride • 2) Your Height • 3) Your Arm span

  9. Customary Units of Measurement • Using the link below, click on it and bring up the scavenger hunt worksheet that you will complete with a partner. • Scavenger hunt for measurement

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