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The tape measure

Pre-Technical Studies · Grade 7 · about 40 minutes

Identify a tape measure, use it for long lengths in metres, and rewind it so the blade is not damaged.

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Other lessons in this sub-strand

  1. Why measuring and marking out matter
  2. Measuring tools and marking-out tools
  3. The tape measure
  4. The steel rule
  5. Callipers
  6. The weighing balance
  7. The stopwatch
  8. The ammeter
  9. The voltmeter
  10. Selecting measuring tools for a task
  11. The divider
  12. The try-square
  13. The marking gauge
  14. The scriber
  15. The dot punch
  16. Pencil and marking knife
  17. Using tools to mark out a task
  18. Caring for measuring and marking-out tools