In the Ocean

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is a thematic educational tool that combines the excitement of under-the-sea creatures with the concept of measurement. Students are provided with a ruler on the side of the page, designed with shell increments, and a variety of sea animals, each with a blank line to record the measurement in shells. The task is to cut out the shell ruler and use it to measure the height or length of each sea creature illustration. After measuring, students are expected to write down the number of shells tall each creature is on the provided lines.

The worksheet teaches students to measure objects using non-standard units—in this case, shells. It introduces the concept of height and length measurement in a fun and engaging way, utilizing familiar sea creatures to capture the students’ interest. The hands-on cutting and measuring activity is designed to develop fine motor skills and enhance understanding of direct measurement. Furthermore, by recording their findings, students practice writing numbers and gain practical experience with quantifying and comparing different lengths.