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Using Body parts

We can also use our body parts such as fingers, handspans, cubits, and feet
to measure the lengths of objects.

handspan palm finger/digit cubit

pace footspan armspan

What body parts would you use to measure the length of each object
below and why? Circle your choice in the table. Try to guess before finding

the length of these objects.

objects Circle what you will use my guess my finding

Bottle Handspan or Fingers

Spoon Palm or Fingers

Pencil Handspan or Fingers

Your school desk Handspan or Fingers

Your classroom Handspan or Palm
board

Length of your Handspan or Pace
classroom

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Measurement