Measure the Room: Length

Overview:

Students estimate and then measure the length of objects in the room using standard units of measurement (metres, centimetres, millimetres). This activity develops their estimation skills and ability to use different units of measurement. Designed for years 3 and 4 students.

Learning Objectives:

• Estimate the length of various objects in the room.
• Measure the length of objects accurately using metres, centimetres, and millimetres.
• Compare estimated and actual measurements to assess accuracy.

How the Activity Works:

Students will choose several objects in the room to measure. They begin by estimating the length of each object and recording their estimate in the table. Afterward, they use standard units of measurement (metres, centimetres, or millimetres) to measure the actual length of the objects. The table includes columns for the object, unit of measure, estimated measurement, actual measurement, and a section to reflect on how close their estimate was to the actual measurement. This activity encourages students to develop both estimation and measurement skills while reinforcing their understanding of units of length.