Estimating Length and Height

Estimate: Moutain

• 10 yards

• 2 miles

• 300 inches

• 20 feet

Measure: Lollipop

• 3 inches

• 5 inches

• 1 mile

• 1 foot

Measure the napkin to the nearest eigth!

• 6 4/8 inches

• 6 3/8 inches

• 7 1/8 inches

• 6 2/8 inches

Measure the cheeto to the nearest eighth!

• 2 4/8 inches

• 1 7/8 inches

• 2 6/8 inches

• 1 3/8 inches

Measure using inches

• 3 in.

• 3  ½ in.

• 3 ¼ in.

• 3  ¾ in.

What is this tool used to measure?

• Length

• Shape

• Weight

• Color

Which tool is the best choice to measure the object?

• ruler

• scale

• yardstick

• cup

Choose two. You would use a ruler to measure:

• the weight of a dog

• the height of a cat

• the length of a fish

• the liquid volume of a bowl

I can use a ______ to measure the length of my pencil

• clock

• ruler

• weighing scale

• magnifying glass

Which of these would best be measured using a ruler?

• The distance between your school and house

• The length of a paper clip

• The height of a tree

• How far a dog can run