Measuring Length in Inches, Feet, and Yards
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Objective
I can estimate and measure length using inches, feet, and yards.
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Key concepts
3 concepts
- 1
A ruler measures from 0 to 12 inches, which is the same as 1 foot.
- 2
36 inches is the same as 3 feet, which is the length of a yardstick.
- 3
To convert from feet to inches, you can multiply by 12, and to convert from inches to feet, you can divide by 12.
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Practice
4 questions
What tool would you use to measure the length of your bedroom?
A table is 6 feet long. How many inches long is the table?
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Exit ticket
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“Estimate the length of your desk in inches. Then, measure the length of your desk using a ruler or yardstick. What is the actual length of your desk in inches?”
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