• Check to make sure you have the following on your desk:

• Envelope (markers, string)• Ruler• Tape Measure • Laminated Sheet

Numbers on a Tape Measure

Agri-science Mr. Bailey

Table Partner Work

• Define the word “measurement” 30 seconds

• How is measurement used in Agriculture (examples of what measurement is used for)

Measurement • The process or the result of

determining the ratio of a physical quantity, such as a length, time, temperature etc.

Table Partner Work • Figure out the length and width of

the table using your hand(s)

• Figure out the length and width of the table using the piece of string in the envelope

Indirect Measurement• A technique that uses

proportions to find a measurement when direct measurement is not possible.

Indirect Devices • Device used to determine

measurement and then transferred to a ruler or scale

• String, foot, hand

Table Partner Work

• Figure out the length and width of the table using the tape measure provided for you

Direct Measurement • A process of obtaining the

measurement of some entity by reading a measuring tool

Direct Devices • Devices that provide a measuring

scale on the device

• Ruler, measuring tape, yard stick

What are the little marks on the tape measure?

• These are called tick marksHow many tick marks are in an

inch?

• Represents 1/16 of an inch

Tape Measure Video

• http://www.ehow.co.uk/video_4973130_read-tape-measure.html

Exit Slip

1. 1/8

2. 10/16 = 5/8

3. 3/4

4. 13/16