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UNIT 6
CHAPTER 21
Lesson 21-5
 
 
 
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CHAPTER 21 ESTIMATE AND MEASURE LENGTH
Lesson 21-5 HANDS ON Centimeter
 
 

 Find these things in your classroom.

Estimate how long. Then use a centimeter ruler to measure.




5.

Find
Estimate
Measure


about _______ centimeters
about _______ centimeters
6.

Find
Estimate
Measure


about _______ centimeters
about _______ centimeters
7.

Find
Estimate
Measure


about _______ centimeters
about _______ centimeters
8.

Find
Estimate
Measure


about _______ centimeters
about _______ centimeters

  
9.This is how Liz measured her eraser.



What mistake did she make?
_______
How long is the eraser?
_______ centimeters

  
Your child used a centimeter ruler to measure length to the nearest centimeter.
Activity:  Measure the centimeter lengths of three objects. Record the lengths on separate paper strips. Ask your child to match the objects with the measurements. Then have your child measure with a centimeter ruler to check.

 

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