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Measure and Measure

From Cyberchase · 2007

Measure and Measure
3rd4th5thMath
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Summary

A Cyberchase math segment about choosing and using the right units of measurement. A practical look at why the unit you pick matters when you measure.

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Discussion questions

Discussion

  1. Why does the unit you choose matter when measuring?
  2. When would you use inches instead of feet?
  3. What could go wrong if two people use different units?

Quick work-a-long

Vocabulary: unit, length, measure.

Try it: Pick the best unit (inches, feet, or miles) to measure: a pencil, a hallway, a road trip.