NAME ______________________________ DATE __________________
HOMEWORK
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Choose four rectangular objects at home. Use body benchmarks to estimate the length and the width of each object. Then use a ruler to measure the length and width in inches.
Name of the object: __________________________________________
Estimated Length: ___________ Measured Length: ___________
Estimated Width: ___________ Measured Width: ___________
Explain how you used body benchmarks to estimate.
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Name of the object: __________________________________________
Estimated Length: ___________ Measured Length: ___________
Estimated Width: ___________ Measured Width: ___________
Explain how you used body benchmarks to estimate.
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NOTE
Students use body benchmarks to estimate and then a ruler to measure the length and width of four different objects.
MWI Measurement Tools: Rulers