Length can be measured in metres and centimetres
I can describe the size of a metre and a centimetre, and choose which unit might be best to measure different lengths.
Length can be measured in metres and centimetres
I can describe the size of a metre and a centimetre, and choose which unit might be best to measure different lengths.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Length is measured in metres and centimetres.
- 1 cm is about the width of your thumbnail.
- 1 metre is about the height of the door handle.
Keywords
Metres - A measure of length (about the height of a door handle).
Centimetres - A measure of length (about the width of your thumbnail).
Common misconception
Children may think that a metre and a centimetre are similar in length, due to the way they are presented in images that are not to scale.
Allow children to explore practically and develop a sense of the length of one centimetre and one metre. Find familiar items to reference specific lengths e.g. our classroom door is about one metre wide.
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
Exit quiz
6 Questions
A centimetre is a __________ length than a metre.
A metre is a __________ length than a centimetre.