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Measure with Different Units (inches, feet, yards)

šŸ¤·ā€ā™€ļø Which tool for the job? You wouldn't measure a skyscraper with a paperclip! Let's pick the perfect tool for measuring different objects.

Lesson 5

Concept

Because we have three different sizes of measurement (Inches, Feet, Yards), we get to choose the smartest one to use. šŸŽÆ **Choosing the Best Tool:** 1. **Inches (Small things):** A pencil, a cell phone, a book, a butterfly. (If it fits easily in your two hands, use inches!). 2. **Feet (Medium things):** A person, a bicycle, a doorway, a room. (If you can walk it in a few steps, use feet!). 3. **Yards (Huge things):** A football field, the distance across a playground, the length of an airplane. (If you have to sprint across it, use yards!).

Try it

Pick the perfect tool! **Instructions:** Choose whether you should use Inches, Feet, or Yards to measure the object in real life. **Problem 1:** What should you use to measure the length of a tiny ladybug? A) Inches B) Feet C) Yards **Problem 2:** What should you use to measure how long a school bus is? A) Inches B) Feet C) Yards **Problem 3:** What should you use to measure how tall your dad is? A) Inches B) Feet C) Yards **Problem 4:** What should you use to measure the width of a computer mouse? Answer: ________