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This is a great book to use when first starting a measurement
unit.
Read the book to
the class and discuss the consequences of what life would be
like without standard units of measure.
After you read the
book, measure in inches the length of each child's foot.
Discuss how the results would differ on the size of the bed
constructed if the smallest foot or the largest foot in the
class was used.
As an extension
activity, have students use their feet to measure distances in the
classroom (from their desk to yours, from the sink to the door, from
the chalkboard to the bookshelf, etc.) Measure the same distances
with your feet, or another adults. Discuss why the number of feet in
each measurement is different and why it is important to use the
same size when measuring.
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