How to Measure Length

Defined as the measure of an object from end to end, quantities of “length” also include distance and height, as younger viewers will discover in this short program covering English and metric units of measurement (meter, centimeter, kilometer), as well as the use of different measuring tools, such as rulers, yard/meter sticks, and measuring tapes. Periodic pauses triggered by a “you decide” balloon allow viewers to answer a question relevant to the activity being shown, after which the narrator provides the correct response. Presented with clear visuals, the content is appropriate for a pre-elementary classroom, although the accompanying curriculum requires an elementary-grade reading level. Recommended. Aud: K, E. (E. Gieschen)