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measurements-elementary
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1st and 2nd Grade
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first-and-second-grade
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What dimensions of an object can be measured?
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The dimensions of an object are: length, width, and height.

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Example of the Length, Width, and Height of an Object
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To differentiate length from width, think of the “l” in length and the “l” in long. The length is always the longest side.

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Examples of the Lengths and Widths of Rectangles
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Depth is another dimension that can be measured.

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A swimming pool’s depth

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Swimming Pool Depth
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The depth of a hole

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Depth of a Hole
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To learn more about measurements
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3rd and 4th Grade
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third-and-fourth-grade
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What is perimeter?
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The perimeter is the measure of the distance around a plane figure or surface. Perimeter is calculated by adding all the measurements (or lengths) of its sides.

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What is area?
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Area is the measurement of the surface inside a closed plane figure.

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What is volume?
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Volume is the measurement of the space occupied by a solid.

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To learn more about measurements
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5th and 6th Grade
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fifth-and-sixth-grade
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What is area?
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Area is the measurement of the surface inside a closed plane figure.

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Pour valider ta compréhension à propos de l'aire de façon interactive, consulte la MiniRécup suivante :

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What is volume?
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Volume is the measurement of the space occupied by a solid.

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To learn more about measurements
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