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using a rule, a tape measure, a calipers and a micrometer. Take a look at the DCG Middle School Measuring Module: DCG MS Seventh Grade Measuring Module
There are 31 measurements made with 8 different measuring tools: - Tape Measure
- Steel Rule 1
- Square
- Micrometer
- Steel Rule 2
- Caliper
- Feeler Gauge
- Depth Gauge
The Tape Measure with 7 boards to measure to half (1/2), quarter (1/4, 3/4) and eighth (1/8, 3/8, 5/8, 7/8).
Measuring one of the seven boards.
The measurement of 14 1/4 of an inch. How To Sites:
Measuring Game
How to Read a Ruler
 
The Steel Rule will be used to measure 7 boards to a sixteenth of an inch (1/16, 3/16, 5/16, 7/16, 9/16, 11/16, 13/16, 15/16).
Measuring with the steel rule. Use these sources to learn how to read a steel rule: How To Read a Steel Rule
The measurement of 11 15/16 (sorry, it is the best picture I got).
Use the square to measure 4 boards and check 3 for squareness.
Measuring with the square.
Checking for a square corner. Notice this one is not square.
The micrometer will be used to make two measurements.
Use these sites to learn how to read a micrometer: a diagram How to Read with Practice More Practice How To With Practice How to Read a Micrometer
Measuring with the Micrometer
Reading the Micrometer
How to Read a Micrometer The second
Steel Rule
Making the first measurement
The Caliper
Making the measurement with the caliper.
How to Read a Caliper Measuring Tools and Calipers
The Feeler Gauge is used to set the spark plug gap.
Measuring with the Feeler Gauge See how to do it:
Diagram
The Depth Gauge
Using the Depth Gauge
Research and ResourcesRuler Game
Measuring Game
How to Read a Ruler
Make a Measuring Worksheet
Fraction to Decimal Value & Tape Measure Reading Test
Buy a Chicago Cubs Tape Measure
Buy a White Sox Tape Measure
How to Read a Caliper
Measuring Tools and Calipers
How to Read with Practice
More Practice
How To With Practice
How to Read a Micrometer
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