Difference between revisions of "Measure"
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: Singular [[Noun]]: '''Measuring Instrument''' | : Singular [[Noun]]: '''Measuring Instrument''' | ||
: Plural [[Noun]]: '''Measuring Instruments''' | : Plural [[Noun]]: '''Measuring Instruments''' | ||
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===About Measuring=== | ===About Measuring=== | ||
| − | '''Measuring''' is when we find out how big or small something is. | + | : '''Measuring''' is when we find out how big or small something is. |
| + | : You can measure lots of different things about an object like how big it is, how hot it is or how quickly it moves. | ||
===Examples=== | ===Examples=== | ||
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: A [[scientist]] '''measures''' the width of the door using a [[ruler]]. | : A [[scientist]] '''measures''' the width of the door using a [[ruler]]. | ||
: A [[scientist]] '''measured''' the time it took to eat a sandwich using a [[timer]]. | : A [[scientist]] '''measured''' the time it took to eat a sandwich using a [[timer]]. | ||
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| + | ==Key Stage 2== | ||
| + | ===Meaning=== | ||
| + | To '''measure''' is to use a [[Scientific Instrument|scientific instrument]] to find the size or a amount of something. | ||
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| + | ===About Measuring=== | ||
| + | : When you '''measure''' something you have to be careful to use your [[Scientific Instrument|scientific instrument]] carefully to get the right measurement. | ||
| + | : You must use the right tool for the job. You must use a [[ruler]] to '''measure''' height, a [[timer]] to '''measure''' time and a [[thermometer]] to '''measure''' [[temperature]]. | ||
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Revision as of 13:49, 11 August 2018
Contents
Key Stage 1
Meaning
To measure is to find out the size of something.
About Measuring
- Measuring is when we find out how big or small something is.
- You can measure lots of different things about an object like how big it is, how hot it is or how quickly it moves.
Examples
- A scientist wants to find the height of a tower.
- A scientist uses a ruler to find out how wide the door is.
- A scientist used a timer out how long they take to eat a sandwich.
Used in a Sentence
- A scientist will measure the height of the tower.
- A scientist measures the width of the door using a ruler.
- A scientist measured the time it took to eat a sandwich using a timer.
Key Stage 2
Meaning
To measure is to use a scientific instrument to find the size or a amount of something.
About Measuring
- When you measure something you have to be careful to use your scientific instrument carefully to get the right measurement.
- You must use the right tool for the job. You must use a ruler to measure height, a timer to measure time and a thermometer to measure temperature.