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Measurement

Let’s Recall …

You already know the body parts we use to measure length.

handspan digit/finger palm cubit

arm length footspan pace

We can also use some objects to measure length. The pencil box is about
5 paper clips long.
Tony, the carpenter wants to make a toy car. Find the dimensions of the car and
write them in the table given below.
A

B F

C E

D

A is about _______ paper clips long. B is about _______ digits long.

C is about _______ digits long. D is about _______ erasers long.

E is about _______ digits long. F is about _______ digits long.

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