Length Measuring Tools

What tool would use you to measure an eraser?

• ruler

• yardstick

• measuring tape

This piece of lab equipment is called a ______________.

• test tube

• meter stick

• scale

• thermometer

What is the length of the line?

• 2.0 cm

• 2.3 cm

• 2.1 cm

• 3.0 cm

A STUDENT CAUGHT A GRASSHOPPER AND WANTED TO KNOW HOW LONG IT WAS. WHICH TOOL IS BEST TO MEASURE THE LENGTH OF THE GRASSHOPPER?

• RULER

• PAN BALANCE

• ELECTRONIC SCALE
  

• THERMOSTAT

Which tool would be used for measuring distance?

• meter

• yard stick

• graduated cylinder

• beaker

What is the length of the straw?

• 8 cm 

• 0 cm 

• 7 cm 

• 1 cm 

• beaker

• measuring tape

• thermometer

Tags

NGSS.3-PS2-2

These are ------------------ tools.

• other tools for communication and research

• observation

• measuring

• safety

Which tool is best for measuring the length of a classroom desk?

• Ruler

• Tape Measure

• Protractor

• Thermometer

A scientist needs to measure the length of a small insect. Which tool should they use?

• Micrometer

• Caliper

• Ruler

• Barometer