Chapter Overview
This chapter helps students understand the concept of length by comparing objects, estimating distances, and measuring using standard (centimeters and meters) and non-standard units (handspan, footstep, etc.). The chapter encourages hands-on learning through activities and real-life scenarios, making the idea of measuring length engaging and relevant.
Important Keywords
- Length: Measurement of how long something is.
- Shorter: Having less length than another object.
- Longer: Having more length than another object.
- Handspan: Distance from tip of the thumb to the little finger of an outstretched hand.
- Footstep: Distance covered in one step.
- Centimeter (cm): A standard unit for measuring small lengths.
- Meter (m): A standard unit for measuring longer distances.
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