Instructions
Welcome, autumn explorer! Use your measuring skills to solve these fun fall puzzles. For the first section, use the ruler shown below each item to measure its length in inches. For the other sections, read the problems carefully and write your answer on the line provided.
Part 1: Measuring Fall Fun
Measure each item from the start of the line to the end. Write the length on the blank line.
1. How long is this beautiful red leaf?
LEAF: [==============================]
RULER: |----|----|----|----|----|----|
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 (Inches)
Answer: ____________________ inches
2. How long is this acorn?
ACORN: [======]
RULER: |----|----|----|----|----|----|
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 (Inches)
Answer: ____________________ inches
3. How long is the pumpkin's vine?
VINE: [==========================]
RULER: |----|----|----|----|----|----|
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 (Inches)
Answer: ____________________ inches
4. How long is this sunflower seed?
SEED: [==]
RULER: |----|----|----|----|----|----|
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 (Inches)
Answer: ____________________ inches
Part 2: Pumpkin Patch Word Problems
Read each story and solve the math problem.
1. You picked two pumpkins. The first pumpkin is 12 inches tall. The second pumpkin is 8 inches tall. If you stack them, how tall would the stack be?
Answer: ____________________ inches
2. A squirrel buried a nut 15 inches deep. He has already dug 7 inches down to find it. How many more inches does he need to dig?
Answer: ____________________ inches
3. You are lining up three small gourds. The first is 3 inches long, the second is 5 inches long, and the third is 4 inches long. What is the total length of all three gourds put together?
Answer: ____________________ inches
Part 3: Scarecrow Comparisons
The farmer measured his three scarecrows. Use their heights to answer the questions below.
- Patchy: 48 inches tall
- Stuffy: 55 inches tall
- Mr. Hay: 45 inches tall
1. Which scarecrow is the tallest?
Answer: ____________________
2. Which scarecrow is the shortest?
Answer: ____________________
3. What is the difference in height between Patchy and Mr. Hay?
Answer: ____________________ inches
Answer Key
Part 1: Measuring Fall Fun
- 4 inches
- 1 and a half (or 1.5) inches
- 5 inches
- half an (or 0.5) inch
Part 2: Pumpkin Patch Word Problems
- 20 inches (12 + 8 = 20)
- 8 inches (15 - 7 = 8)
- 12 inches (3 + 5 + 4 = 12)
Part 3: Scarecrow Comparisons
- Stuffy
- Mr. Hay
- 3 inches (48 - 45 = 3)