Common Core Metric Units of Measurement Task/Classroom

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Metric Units of Measurement Task

Direction: Select five items to measure in the classroom.  Write the name of each item.  Draw and label each item.  Estimate the length of each item.   Write the estimated length of each item in centimeters or meters.  Write the measured length for each item by measuring each item using a ruler, measuring tape, or meter stick.  Write the measured length of each item in centimeters or meters.

Metric Units of Measurement Chart

Item’s Name:	Item’ s Illustration:	Item’s Estimated Length:	Item’s Measured Length:

Direction:  Respond to the following questions in complete sentences.

1.  How long is the shortest item in the chart?

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2.  How long is the longest item in the chart? 

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3.  What is one way measuring in centimeters or meters is utilized in the world?

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