Science Process Skills - Measuring

You want to measure the length of your pencil. What unit should you use?

• Meter

• Centimeter

• Kilometer

• Liter

You are measuring the height of your classroom door. What tool should you use?

• ruler

• meter stick

• spoon

• thermometer

You measure a string and find it is 10 mm long. What does “mm” mean?

• Millimeter

• Centimeter

• Meter

• Minute

You want to measure the length of a book. What is the best unit to use?

• Kilometer

• Centimeter

• Meter

• Milliliter

Why is measuring important in science?

• To guess sizes

• To describe objects accurately

• To play games

• To make noise