Measurement-Length

Front

What is length?

Back

Length is how long something is from one end to the other.

Front

What unit do we use to measure small things like crayons and pencils?

Back

Inches.

Front

What unit do we use to measure long distances like between cities?

Back

Miles.

Front

What is a ruler used for?

Back

A ruler is used to measure the length of objects.

Front

What is the difference between inches and centimeters?

Back

Inches are longer than centimeters; 1 inch is about 2.54 centimeters.

Front

How many inches are in a foot?

Back

There are 12 inches in a foot.

Front

What tool would you use to measure a long piece of wood?

Back

You would use a measuring tape.

Front

If a table is 60 inches long, how many feet is that?

Back

5 feet (since 60 inches ÷ 12 = 5 feet).

Front

What is the best unit to measure the height of a door?

Back

Feet.

Front

What is the best unit to measure the length of a pencil?

Back

Inches.