π Units of Length π
Millimeter, Centimeter, Decimeter, and Meter
Let's learn how to measure things!
π€ What is Length?
Length tells us how long or short something is!
It's the distance from one end to another end.
π§ We measure length with:
- A ruler π
- A tape measure π
- A meter stick π
π Why Do We Need Different Units?
π Tiny Things
Some things are very small!
We need small units to measure them.
π ant β’ π bead β’ π paper clip
π Big Things
Some things are very big!
We need large units to measure them.
π house β’ π car β’ π« school
π‘ Choosing the right unit makes measuring easier!