2. *LengthLength

3. *Why do we measure objects? *What do we use to measure objects? *How many inches are on a ruler?

4. 3 inches 6 inches 12 inches or 1 foot

5. How long is the shoe? 8 inches

6. 3 feet = 1 yard How many inches are in a yard? 12 + 12 + 12 = 36 inches

7. 12 + 12 + 12 36 inches or 1 yard

8. *Measure Hunt: Look for things around the classroom that are 8 inches, 1 foot 6 inches, and 1 yard in length *Find the measurement of 3 objects in the classroom http://www.brainpopjr.com/math/measu rement/inchesandfeet/grownups.weml Online games: http://www.rsinnovative.com/rulergame/ index.html Graphics from: *Microsoft Clip-art (shoe) *Florida Center For Instructional Technology (ruler) *clker.com – free clipart(table)