Students will compare the length of two different collections of items to determine which is longer/shorter. Once they have worked this out, they will mark it on their recording sheet, either by colouring in the correct picture or using a bingo dobber. You may like to hide the pictures around the classroom and create a 'write the room' activity using these measurement cards. There is a set of cards for 'longer than' and a separate set of cards for 'shorter than'. Measurement equipment you will need includes:

• paperclips
• matchsticks
• unifex blocks
• base 10 units
• plastic teddy bear counters
• pencils