Problem Description:
The task involves measuring the length of various tools using cubes as a unit of measurement. For each tool, you need to:
1. Color the cubes to represent the length of the tool.
2. Write the number of cubes used to measure the length of each tool.
Solution Approach:
To solve this problem, follow these steps for each tool:
1.
Identify the Length of the Tool: Compare the length of the tool with the provided cube grid below it.
2.
Color the Cubes: Color the number of cubes that correspond to the length of the tool.
3.
Count the Colored Cubes: Count the number of colored cubes and write the count in the space provided next to the tool.
Step-by-Step Solution:
#### Tool 1: Spanner
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Length: The spanner spans approximately 7 cubes.
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Action: Color 7 cubes.
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Number of Cubes: 7
#### Tool 2: Multimeter
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Length: The multimeter spans approximately 8 cubes.
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Action: Color 8 cubes.
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Number of Cubes: 8
#### Tool 3: Whisk
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Length: The whisk spans approximately 6 cubes.
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Action: Color 6 cubes.
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Number of Cubes: 6
#### Tool 4: Hammer
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Length: The hammer spans approximately 9 cubes.
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Action: Color 9 cubes.
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Number of Cubes: 9
#### Tool 5: Screw
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Length: The screw spans approximately 4 cubes.
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Action: Color 4 cubes.
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Number of Cubes: 4
#### Tool 6: Pliers
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Length: The pliers span approximately 7 cubes.
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Action: Color 7 cubes.
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Number of Cubes: 7
#### Tool 7: Pencil Sharpener
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Length: The pencil sharpener spans approximately 4 cubes.
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Action: Color 4 cubes.
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Number of Cubes: 4
#### Tool 8: Nail
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Length: The nail spans approximately 5 cubes.
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Action: Color 5 cubes.
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Number of Cubes: 5
Final Answer:
Write the number of cubes for each tool as follows:
1. Spanner:
7 cubes
2. Multimeter:
8 cubes
3. Whisk:
6 cubes
4. Hammer:
9 cubes
5. Screw:
4 cubes
6. Pliers:
7 cubes
7. Pencil Sharpener:
4 cubes
8. Nail:
5 cubes
\boxed{7, 8, 6, 9, 4, 7, 4, 5}
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of measurement worksheet for 1st grade.