Wh Questions
What did people use to measure things long ago? (2)
Their hands and feet
Tell me how a foot, and inch and a yard are alike. Then tell how they are different.
All of these units measure things, they are different because an inch measures small things, a yard measures large things and a foot is 12 inches.
What do you learn from the captions on pages 2 and 3?
You learn where the words inch and foot comes from
Does the picture on page 11 help you understand how long a yard is? Explain.
Yes, it shows that a yard is the same as 3 feet, or it is 36 inches long.
What unit would you use to measure the length of a dollar bill? (5)
I would use inches, since a dollar bill is a small thing
The giraffe on page 16 is measured in feet. What other unit of measure could you use to measure it? Explain your reasoning.
You could also use yards, since a giraffe is very tall
What is a scale? What clues on page 8 help you know?
A scale is something the Dr uses to measure our height, I see a picture of a scale on page 8 and a picture of a scale being used on page 9.
What is the central idea of this book?
The central idea of this book is different units of measurement and the different tools used for measurement.
What is the main topic of chapter 2?
The main topic of chapter 2 is measuring with yards
On page 7, what does the room measure in feet?
It measures 12 feet.