2D and 3D Non-Standard Measurement

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What is a 2D shape?

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A 2D shape is a flat shape that has only two dimensions: length and width. Examples include squares, circles, and triangles.

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What is a 3D shape?

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A 3D shape has three dimensions: length, width, and height. Examples include cubes, spheres, and pyramids.

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How do we measure weight?

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Weight is measured using a scale, which compares the heaviness of an object to a known weight.

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What does it mean if something is heavier?

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If something is heavier, it means it weighs more than another object.

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What is a cube?

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A cube is a 3D shape with six equal square faces.

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How many cubes fit in a box that is 3 cubes long, 3 cubes wide, and 3 cubes high?

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27 cubes.

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What is the purpose of a balance scale?

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A balance scale is used to compare the weight of two objects to see which is heavier or if they weigh the same.

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What does it mean to order objects by height?

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To order objects by height means to arrange them from the shortest to the tallest.

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If a robot weighs the same as 12 marbles, how can we find its weight?

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We can measure the weight of 12 marbles and know that the robot weighs the same.

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What is a non-standard unit of measurement?

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A non-standard unit of measurement is a way to measure using everyday objects, like using blocks or marbles instead of grams or pounds.