Comparing Length

Front

What is length?

Back

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

Front

What tool do we use to measure length?

Back

We use a ruler to measure length.

Front

What is the unit of measurement for length in centimeters?

Back

Centimeter (cm) is a unit used to measure length.

Front

How do you find the length of an object using a ruler?

Back

Place one end of the object at the zero mark on the ruler and read the measurement at the other end.

Front

What does it mean to compare lengths?

Back

To compare lengths means to see which object is longer or shorter.

Front

If a toothbrush is 22 cm long and a crayon is 7 cm long, which is longer?

Back

The toothbrush is longer.

Front

What is the difference in length?

Back

The difference in length is how much longer one object is compared to another.

Front

If a push pin is 5 cm and an eraser is 8 cm, what is the difference in their lengths?

Back

The difference is 3 cm.

Front

True or False: You should start measuring from the end of the ruler that says '0'.

Back

True.

Front

What is the length of a paper clip if it measures 2 cm?

Back

The length of the paper clip is 2 cm.