6

ESTIMATING LENGTH

Measurement

Purpose: To estimate the length of common articles and to use the correct unit of measurement to do so.

Skill: Estimation, Measuring Length

Number of people: One or more

Directions:

1. Beginning with the objects in the bag, complete the chart using estimation and measurement. Decide which units to use (cm, mm, etc.) and use an appropriate measuring device (ruler, classroom meter stick)

2. When you have estimated and measured the items in this bag, think of your own items to add to the chart or use the following:

a) the width of your desk

b) the height of the teacher's desk

c) the width of the doorway

d) the height of a locker

e) the width of a window frame

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