Create Inch Rulers

Videos and solutions to help Grade 2 students learn how to apply concepts to create inch rulers; measure lengths using inch rulers.

Common Core Standards: 2.NBT.5, 2.MD.1

New York State Common Core Math Module 7, Grade 2, Lesson 15

Download Worksheets for Grade 2, Module 7, Lesson 15 (Pdf)

Topic C: Creating an Inch Ruler

NYS Math Grade 2 Module 7 Lesson 15
Lesson 15 Homework

Measure the length of each household object with your ruler, and then use your ruler to draw a line equal to the length of each object in the space provided.

1. a. A dinner fork is ____ inches.
   b. Draw a line that is the same length as the fork.
2. a. A tablespoon is ________ inches.
   b. Draw a line that is the same length as the spoon.
   Write two other household objects to measure.
3. a. _________ is ____ inches.
   b. Draw a line that is the same length as the ________.
4. a. __________ is ____ inches.
   b. Draw a line that is the same length as the ________.
5. a. What was the longest item you measured? ________
   b. What was the shortest object you measured? ________
   c. The difference between the longest item and the shortest item is _______ inches.
6. Measure and label the length of each side of each shape in inches using your ruler.

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