Activity

Measure Five Objects

Measure and compare five everyday objects using whole centimetres.

Age: Age 7
Subject: Mathematics
Topic: Measurement
Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Choose five objects that fit beside the ruler. Predict which will be shortest and longest. Line up the zero mark with one end of each object. Measure and record each length in centimetres. Order the objects from shortest to longest and review the prediction.

Activity details

Duration: 30 minutes
Setting: Indoor
Learning objective: Measure length from zero accurately and compare recorded measurements.
Materials: A centimetre ruler, paper, pencil, and five safe household or classroom objects.

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