Grade 7 Measurement PowerPoint Presentation
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The document discusses measurement, defining it as a method to determine quantity, capacity, or dimension. It outlines early units of linear measurement, including the inch, digit, palm, span, foot, cubit, yard, and fathom, each associated with specific physical dimensions. Different tools used for measurement, such as tape measures and protractors, are also mentioned.
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Grade 7 Measurement PowerPoint Presentation
- 2. MEASUREMENT Prepared by: Mr. Melvin Verdadero
- 8. MEASUREMENT • Measurement is a method for determining quantity, capacity, or dimension.
- 9. EARLY UNITS OF LINEAR MEASUREMENT 1. Inch – it is the width of the thumb. 2. Digit – it is the width of the middle finger (about ¾ inch). 3. Palm – it is the width of 4 fingers (about 3 inches). 4. Span – it is the distance covered by the spread hand ( about 9 inches). 5. Foot – it is the length of the foot. 6. Cubit – it is the distance from the elbow to the tip of the middle finger (about 18 inches). 7. Yard – it is the distance from the center of the body to the fingertips of the outstretched arm (about 36 inches). 8. Fathom – it is the distance spanned by the outstretched arms (about 72 inches).