Measuring Tools
We measure things every day. Measurement helps us learn about our world. It helps us complete tasks
task
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a job or chore for someone to do
(noun)
Making my bed is a task I complete each day.
. And it helps us get things right. There are many different tools for measuring. Take a look.
A stopwatch measures time.
Ready? Go! How long will it take for these people to run around the track
track
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a circular path that is used for running
(noun)
The horses raced around the track.
? Using a stopwatch will give us this information.
A ruler measures length.
A tape measure is a ruler that rolls up. This construction
construction
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having to do with building something
(adjective)
Building a bridge is a big construction project.
worker is measuring a wall. To do her job, she needs to know the wall’s length.
A thermometer measures temperature.
How hot? How cold? A thermometer measures temperature in degrees.
A scale measures weight.
How many pounds
pound
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a unit of weight
(noun)
My dog Milo weighs 10 pounds.
of bananas is this? The scale will tell us.
Try It!
Grab some markers. Use them to measure something. How long is each marker? How many did you use? How long is the thing you measured?
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