Measuring Length with Linking Cubes

In this video tutorial, students learn how to measure objects using linking cubes. The teacher introduces the concepts of length and width, and demonstrates how to count and measure various items like markers, scissors, and squares. Students are encouraged to practice measuring with different objects, such as cereal or Lego, to understand the concept of measurement better.

What are linking cubes used for in this lesson?

• Drawing shapes

• Counting numbers

• Measuring objects

• Building structures

What do we call the measurement of how long something is?

• Length

• Height

• Width

• Depth

How many linking cubes were counted to measure the marker?

• 5 cubes

• 8 cubes

• 6 cubes

• 7 cubes

How long are the scissors measured in linking cubes?

• 7 cubes

• 6 cubes

• 5 cubes

• 8 cubes

What is the width of the square in linking cubes?

• 3 cubes

• 6 cubes

• 4 cubes

• 5 cubes

How many cubes long is the clock?

• 7 cubes

• 6 cubes

• 5 cubes

• 4 cubes

What was the problem encountered when measuring the pointer?

• Not enough cubes

• Pointer was too short

• Cubes were missing

• Cubes were too small

How many cubes long is the pointer after adding more cubes?

• 17 cubes

• 18 cubes

• 19 cubes

• 20 cubes

What other items can be used for measuring besides linking cubes?

• Marbles

• Sticks

• Blocks

• Lego

What is a fun way to measure the length of a spoon?

• Using pencils

• Using cheerios

• Using marbles

• Using paper clips