Year 1
To measure lengths using non-standard units (Part 1)
Year 1
To measure lengths using non-standard units (Part 1)
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- In this lesson, we will explore measuring a range of objects using non-standard units such as our hands.
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4 Questions
Q1.
Which colour blocks are the shortest?
Purple
Yellow
Q2.
Which colour blocks are the longest?
Light blue
Peach
Q3.
Which colour blocks are the tallest?
Light blue
Yellow
Q4.
Which colour blocks can be described as taller and shorter than the other blocks?
Dark blue
Light blue
6 Questions
Q1.
Which of these is a non-standard unit of measuring?
ruler
weighing scales
Q2.
Which object is shorter?
Book
Q3.
Which object is the longest?
Book
Chair
Q4.
Which object is the shortest?
Chair
TV
Q5.
Which object is the tallest?
Paper
Table
Q6.
Which object is the shortest?
Door
Table