1. All About Rulers!

2. Facts: One ruler has 12 inches and about 30 centimeters. 12 inches equals 1 foot…. Not this kind of foot:

3. Inches Some things we can measure in inches:

4. Centimeters Some things we can measure in centimeters

5. Remember… When you measure something, make sure you are starting at the edge of the object you are measuring. Start at the 0 mark…not the edge of the ruler!

6. Question Time! How many inches are in 1 foot? About how many centimeters are on a ruler? What are some things we could measure in inches? What about in centimeters?