Measurement-A Common Language
This guide introduces the basic concepts of measuring length using a metric ruler. It explains the difference between centimeters and millimeters, highlighting that the longer lines represent centimeters while the shorter lines indicate millimeters. One centimeter is equivalent to 10 millimeters. The guide includes a practical exercise where you can measure the length of a turtle from the rear of its shell to the tip of its nose, and record the measurement in both centimeters and millimeters, providing a real-world application of these measurements.
Measurement-A Common Language
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Length Measuring Length
The longer lines on the metric ruler are called… • centimeters
The shorter lines on the metric ruler are called… • millimeters
One centimeter is divided into how many millimeters? • 10 millimeters (mm)
Figure 2: Calculating: Measure the turtle in figure 2 from the rear of its shell to the tip of its nose. Record its length in both centimeters and millimeters. • 10.5 cm • 105 mm
