Measuring with Centimeters, Meters, Inches, and Feet

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Objective

I can use cm, m, in, and ft to measure the length of different objects.

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Warm-up video

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Part 2 of 3

Practice

7 questions

1

What does "cm" stand for, and about how long is one centimeter, using a part of your body as a guide?

2

What does "in" stand for, and about how long is one inch, using a part of your body as a guide?

Part 3 of 3

Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Use a ruler to measure the length of your pencil in centimeters. Write down the length. Use a ruler to measure the width of your math book in inches. Write down the length. Use a ruler to measure the length of your eraser in centimeters. Write down the length.

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