Using a Ruler
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| Using a Ruler | |
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| Math - Measurement | |
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| Level | Primary |
This activity teaches the child how to use a ruler to measure the length of objects.
Presentations
Measuring with Strips
- step one
- step two
- step three
- step four
- step five
- step six
- step seven
- step eight
Measuring with Objects
- step one
- step two
- step three
- step four
- step five
- step six
- step seven
Points of Interest
Control of Error
Variations and Extensions
- Once the child has had some lessons about fractions, you could make versions of either of the lessons above with fractions of an inch.
- A version of the lesson could be done with centimeters. If doing this, use decimal places instead of fractions of a centimeter in later lessons.
