Why is measurement a skill that we should all learn?
Early Measurement History - Pt. 1

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Instructional Technology
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6th - 8th Grade
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Easy
Mark Spriggs
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 12 pts
You might need that skill for a job
It could help you with hobbies.
It's a skill that could help you in everyday life.
All of the above
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 12 pts
Who used the cubit as a form of measurement?
The Romans
The Egyptians
The Europeans
The Babylonians
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 12 pts
TRUE OR FALSE: The cubit is the measure from your elbow to the top of your shoulder.
True
False
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 12 pts
A fathom is equal to about _______ feet.
2 feet
3 feet
4 feet
6 feet
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 16 pts
TIME FOR SOME MATH!
A lake is 18 feet deep. A fathom is equal to about 6 feet. How many fathoms deep is the lake?
Remember: 1 fathom = 6 feet
2 fathoms
3 fathoms
12 fathoms
18 fathoms
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 12 pts
A fathom is measured from ______________.
fingertip to fingertip when your arm is stretched sideways as far as they go.
one foot to the other when you take a step.
the tip of your pinky to the tip of your thumb when your hand is stretched.
the tip of your middle finger to your elbow.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 12 pts
True or False: A hand-span was used to measure the height of horses.
True
False
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 12 pts
A hand-span is measured from _________.
the tip of your middle finger to your elbow.
one foot to the other when you take a step.
the tip of your pinky to the tip of your thumb when your hand is stretched.
fingertip to fingertip when your arm is stretched sideways as far as they go.
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