Boats and Buildings

Worksheet Description

This worksheet engages students with the practical task of measuring various sea vehicles and a building using a centimeter ruler. The sheet displays four different images, each consisting of boats and one building, lined up beside a yellow ruler that indicates measurements in centimeters. Students are instructed to align the start of each object with the zero mark on the ruler and record the length at the object’s endpoint in the spaces provided. The variety in the types of objects-ranging from different styles of boats to a building-adds an interesting twist to the measurement activity, broadening the scope of application.

The purpose of this worksheet is to solidify students’ understanding of using rulers to measure lengths in centimeters accurately. It emphasizes the importance of aligning objects properly with the start of the ruler and reading off the measurement where the object ends. By including a non-boat item, the worksheet also introduces students to the versatility of measurement skills across different contexts. Ultimately, this exercise aims to enhance students’ mathematical precision and ability to apply these skills to both familiar and novel objects in their environment.