Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Guide Questions: Show your traced hand with a line showing your hand span to your teacher and classmates . Notice that your hand span may be shorter or longer than those of others . You can use your hand span to measure length. Use your hand span to measure the length of your arm from your armpit to your wrist. How many hand spans is your arm length? hand spans • Next, use your hand span to measure the length of your leg from your hip to your heel. How many hand spans is the length of your leg? hand spans • What other parts of your body can help you measure length?
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Hand Span ActivityArm length (armpit to wrist): ~4 hand spans (varies by person)Leg length (hip to heel): ~6–7 hand spansOther body parts for measuring length:Foot – used to measure short distancesCubits (elbow to fingertip) – ancient measuring unitThumb width – for very small objects (approx. 1 inch)
