1. By Alina Becker

2. How to measure with a ruler Line up the left edge of the object you are measuring with the left edge of the ruler.

3. Parts of a ruler Two sides to a ruler. Abbreviations for Inches and Centimeters Inches= in. Centimeters= cm.

4. Estimating Objects Estimate how many paper clips long the following objects are: crayons pencil Math book.

5. Using your Inches and Centimeter rulers Measure the above mentioned objects in inches and centimeters. Crayon ____in. ____cm. Pencil ____in. ____cm. Math book ___ in ____cm.

6. Comprehension Questions What side do you start to measure a ruler from? Estimate. About how many inches long is a crayon?

7. Work Cited * Progress in Mathematics www.sadlier-oxford.com Math book picture * List prices of paper clips www.office1000.com * Paper clip/ clipart

8. Work Cited *Crayons www.lili.org crayon clipart * Animated pencil saying www.fda.gov pencil clipart