Reading a Ruler
Perimeter
Conversions
Units & Labels
Metric vs. Imperial Systems
100
What unit is being measured on the TOP of this ruler?
The "inch" side (the top side)
100
What is the perimeter of this shape?
22 in
100
10mm in cm
1 cm
100
Which two (2) labels do we use when measuring the LENGTHS of small items using a RULER?
Centimeters (cm) and Millimeters (mm)
100
What is one reason that it's important to learn to measure?
Answers will vary, but could include:
- For jobs
- For hobbies
- For scientists
- For math class
200
Which unit is being measured with the bottom of this ruler?
The "cm" side (the bottom side)
200
What is the perimeter of this shape?
22 cm
200
2.5 cm in mm
25 mm
200
How many mm in one cm?
10 mm per 1 cm
200
Which measurement system uses decimals: Imperial or Metric?
Metric
300
How many centimeters (cm) long is this object?
6.7 cm
300
12 m
300
What is 8/16 in it's simplest form?
1/2 in
300
" is a short for for what measurement?
Inches
300
Which measurement system uses fractions: Imperial or Metric?
Imperial
400
How many millimeters (mm) long is this object?
33 mm
400
What is the perimeter of this shape?
30 cm
400
72 mm in cm
7.2 cm
400
About how many cm are in an inch?
about 2.5 cm per 1 inch
400
The units mg, mL and mm all belong to which measurement system: Imperial or Metric?
Metric
500
How many millimeters (mm) and centimeters (cm) long is this object?
147 mm and 14.7 cm
500
What is the perimeter of this shape?
28 cm
500
4/16 in it's simplest form
3/4 in
500
How many cm are in 1 m?
100 cm per 1 m
500
The units ounces, cups and inches all belong to which measurement system: Imperial or Metric?
Imperial