Measurement 1st grade

What can be used as a non standard unit for measurement?

• ruler

• paperclips

• tape measure

• yard stick

What can be used as a standard unit of measurement?

• water bottle

• blocks

• meter stick

• shoes

What items can be measured using a ruler?

• notebook

• pencil

• clock

• whale

What items can be measured using a yard stick?

• library book

• chalk board

• the length of the classroom floor

• pencil sharpener

The definition of length is the distance from one end to the other or how ________ something is.

The definition of height is the distance from top to _______.

The meaning of width is the distance from one side to another ______.

What things are considered heavier than a backpack?

• book

• desk

• table

• chair

You have to measure yourself or someone in your home. Use a nonstandard unit around your house, pencil, marker, paperclips. Remember to measure from head to top. Draw a picture or take a picture and submit your answer! Enjoy!

Now go outside and measure something around your backyard using a standard unit of measurement. Draw a picture, take a picture and upload and insert your answer.