Check to make sure you have the following on your desk: Envelope (markers, string) Ruler Tape Measure Laminated Sheet

Numbers on a Tape Measure Agri-science Mr. Bailey

Table Partner Work Define the word “measurement”  30 seconds How is measurement used in Agriculture (examples of what measurement is used for)

Measurement The process or the result of determining the ratio of a physical quantity, such as a length, time, temperature etc.

Table Partner Work Figure out the length and width of the table using your hand(s) Figure out the length and width of the table using the piece of string in the envelope

Indirect Measurement A technique that uses proportions to find a measurement when direct measurement is not possible.

Indirect Devices Device used to determine measurement and then transferred to a ruler or scale String, foot, hand

Table Partner Work Figure out the length and width of the table using the tape measure provided for you

Direct Measurement A process of obtaining the measurement of some entity by reading a measuring tool

Direct Devices Devices that provide a measuring scale on the device Ruler, measuring tape, yard stick

What are the little marks on the tape measure? These are called tick marks  How many tick marks are in an inch? Represents 1/16 of an inch

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Exit Slip 1.1/8 2.10/16 = 5/8 3.3/4 4.13/16