Measuring LENGTH：测量长度.pptVIP

Measuring LENGTH When we measure length we are looking at how far away something is, how tall or short it is, etc. The are 2 groups/categories for length….Customary and Metric Customary length is what we use in the United States. It includes inches, feet, yards, and miles. One inch is about the size of a small paperclip. It is the smallest customary measurement. One foot is about the length of a piece of notebook paper. One yard is about the length of a regular baseball bat. One mile is about the length of a 20 minute walk. (7 times around the bus ramp at PCE) 12 inches=1 foot 3 feet = 1 yard 36 inches=1 yard Metric length is what most of the world uses. It includes millimeters, centimeters, meters, and kilometers A millimeter is about as thick as a dime. A centimeter is about the width of your index finger. Your arm span from finger to finger tip is about a meter. A kilometer is more than a half a mile. (About 4 laps around bus ramp @ PCE) Choosing the right UNIT The distance from your home to school….Inches, Feet, or Miles? The distance from your home to school….Inches, Feet, or Miles? Is a football about 1 foot or 1 mile long? Is a football about 1 foot or 1 mile long? Is a math book about 11 yards or 11 inches? Is a math book about 11 yards or 11 inches? Would you use a ruler or yard stick to measure the playground? Would you use a ruler or yard stick to measure the playground? Would you use a ruler or yard stick to measure the width (thickness) of a book? Would you use a ruler or yard stick to measure the width (thickness) of a book? * *