MeasuringIn Inches

*Length

*Why do we measure objects?

*What do we use to measure objects?

*How many inches are on a ruler?

Questions…

3 inches

6 inches

12 inches or 1 foot

How long is each segment?

How long is the shoe?

8 inches

HOW MANY FEET EQUAL 1 YARD?

3 feet = 1 yard

How many inches are in a yard?

12 + 12 + 12 = 36 inches

How long is the table?

12 + 12 + 12

36 inches or 1 yard

More Measuring Fun*Measure Hunt: Look for things around the classroom that are

8 inches, 1 foot 6 inches, and 1 yard in length

*Find the measurement of 3 objects in the classroom

http://www.brainpopjr.com/math/measurement/inchesandfeet/grownups.weml

Online games:http://www.rsinnovative.com/rulergame/index.html

Graphics from:*Microsoft Clip-art (shoe)*Florida Center For Instructional Technology (ruler)*clker.com – free clipart(table)