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Length is
measured in
inches
feet
yards
miles |
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12
inches = 1 foot |
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3 feet
= 1 yard |
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36
inches = 1 yard |
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5,280
feet = 1 mile |
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1,760
yards = 1 mile |
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Tools of
Measurement |
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Ruler |
 The ruler is a standard
mathematical tool.
It is divided into twelve 1 inch units ( 12 inches). |
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Yardstick |
The yardstick is a
standard mathematical tool.
It is divided into 36 inches or 3 feet. |
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What
unit
would you use to measure these objects?
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Measure
the length of a pencil in
inches. |
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Measure
the length of a bicycle in
feet. |
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Measure
the height of an apple in
inches. |
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Measure
the length of a house in
yards. |
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Measure
distance on a road in
miles. |
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Measure
the length of a leaf in
inches. |
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 Remember:
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Choose the
correct
tool
and
unit
when measuring. |
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Click on
the ruler for practice.
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