Ever wonder how long a pair of scissors are? Find out with this simple measuring activity in which pupils use the provided ruler to determine the length of four common classroom supplies.

Concepts

inches, measurement, length, rulers

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Additional Tags

measurement, length, inches, math

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Instructional Ideas

• Extend the activity by having children measure actual supplies from around the classroom
• Use this activity as a math learning center in the primary grades
• Differentiate the activity by having some children measure objects to the nearest half or quarter inch
• Remind students to label their measurements with the correct units
• After completing the worksheet, create a class bar graph of the measurements students recorded

Pros

• Each school item picture has a straight line drawn next to it to support children with making accurate measurements
• Worksheet includes a clear set of instructions

Cons

• None

Common Core

2.MD.A.1 3.MD.B.4 MP4 MP5