1. Linear Measurement
And PERIMETER

2. Linear Measure The measurement of length
A unit, or system of units for measuring length.
An example of linear measure is using a metre stick to find the length of a table.

3. Perimeter

4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hlkRcTmFxY#action=share https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPEcTmySUIs

5. Making a Nonstandard Measuring Tool
You can use your body to measure things:
Your hand -Your foot

6. The cubit
Ancient Egyptians used elbow to fingertip to measure distance. This is called a cubit.

7. Horse traders used hand widths to measure the height of a horse
Horse traders used hand widths to measure the height of a horse. This is called ‘hands’.

8. To measure cloth
Cloth was measured in yards – tip of the nose to the tip of the thumb.

9. Whatever you decide to use, you need to explain it in detail; be sure it has a specific linear description.
Eg. From my wrist to the end of my middle finger. (height of my hand)
Eg. From my elbow to my wrist (forearm)
Determine how many cm your unit is equal to