Non-Standard Units to Measure Objects

1.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

True or False: A pretzel stick can be used to measure a rectangle?

True

False

2.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What if I wanted to measure the inside of an ice cream cone using Hershey kisses? Would this be an accurate unit of measurement? Why?

Yes, the Hershey Kisses would be an accurate unit of measurement because they have a similar shape.

No, the Hershey Kisses would be an accurate unit of measurement because they have a similar shape.

Yes, the Hershey Kisses would be an accurate unit of measurement because they are both food.

No, the Hershey Kisses would be an accurate unit of measurement because you can't measure food.

3.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

The Sundial's circumference (circular building) would best be measured using which of the following:

4.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which is an example of a good and reliable non-standard unit of measurement?

5.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

True or False: A non-standard unit of measurement is a ruler or yard stick.

True

False

6.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Two- dimensional objects are flat shapes such as: square, triangle or rectangle. Which image is an example of a two-dimensional object?

7.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Fill in the Blank: A few examples of a ________ are a ball, ice cream cone, and a pyramid.

Non-standard unit of measurement

Two-dimensional object

Three-dimensional object

8.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Fill in the Blank: A _____ is a cracker, paper clip, or twizzler.

3-D Shape

2-D Shape

Nonstandard Unit of Measurement

9.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Estimate the length of a science textbook using small paper clips.

1 small paperclip

100 small paperclips

20 small paperclips

10.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

True or False: A cell phone is a nonstandard unit of measurement that could be used to measure a book.

True

False

11.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

When we are measuring, the item we use to measure is called what?

tool

thermometer

computer

calculator

12.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

How many blocks the smallest ostrich?

8

4

12

20

13.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

A _________ is something that we can use to measure other than our standard measuring tools (ruler, yard stick, etc.)

Nonstandard unit of measure

measuring stick

standard unit of measure

14.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Estimate the height of a pyramid using a 6 foot ladder.

80 ladders

5 ladders

1,000,000 ladders

15.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Measure the length of your desk using unifix cubes

20 cubes

5 cubes

100 cubes

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