Choose reasonable units of measure, estimate common measurements using benchmarks, and use appropriate tools to make measurements SPI 0306.4.5

Links verified on 12/26/2014

1. Are We There Yet? - select the appropriate unit of measure
2. Estimating Measurements - suggestions about benchmarks to use followed by a table to print
3. Estimator - Practice estimation skills by determining the number of objects, length, or area. (parameters: error tolerance)
4. Measurement Estimation - this page from a boy scout handbook is for advanced students, or for the teacher
5. Measuring Tools - select measurement tools for real-world measuring situations
6. Teaching Measures - Choose from three modules; length , mass, and capacity. Each category offers several activities for your large screen display as well as supporting worksheets.
7. That's Right - estimate measurements in real-world problems using money
8. Walrus World - learn strategies for solving real world problems
9. Ways to Measure Without a Ruler - lists of common benchmarks to remember, for example a quarter is almost an inch wide

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