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Definitions
Definitions
ruler: Small tool used for measuring
yardstick: Large tool used for measuring
inch: Small unit of measure
foot: 12 inches = 1 foot
yard: 36 inches = 1 yard ... 3 feet = 1 yard
capacity: Measurement of liquid
cup: Small unit of liquid measurement
pint: 2 cups = 1 pint
quart: 2 pints = 1 quart
gallon: 4 quarts = 1 gallon
weight: Measurement of how heavy something is
ounce: Small unit of weight measurement
pound : 16 ounces = 1 pound
Length
Length
Length
Length
Rulers measure length. They also have fractional parts shown between the whole inches.
Rulers measure length. They also have fractional parts shown between the whole inches.
12 inches = 1 foot
12 inches = 1 foot
36 inches = 1 yard
36 inches = 1 yard
3 feet = 1 yard
3 feet = 1 yard
The fractional parts we focus on in third grade are 1/4, 1/2, and 3/4.
Capacity
Capacity
The Big G
The Big G
The Big G is a pictorial representation of how many quarts/pints/cups in 1 gallon. It's an easy tool for students to draw.
The Big G is a pictorial representation of how many quarts/pints/cups in 1 gallon. It's an easy tool for students to draw.
1 Gallon = 4 Quarts
1 Gallon = 4 Quarts
4 Quarts = 8 Pints
4 Quarts = 8 Pints
8 Pints = 16 Cups
8 Pints = 16 Cups
Weight
Weight
Balance Scale
Balance Scale
This balance scale measures weight and shows the equivalence of these 2 units of measure.
This balance scale measures weight and shows the equivalence of these 2 units of measure.
16 ounces = 1 pound
16 ounces = 1 pound
16 oz. = 1 lbs.
16 oz. = 1 lbs.
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