We give directions to someone and measure distance. It's about 2 blocks. TOP We measure all sorts of things. Here are some examples your students might suggest. Shoe sizes when buying running shoes.
Police measure vehicle speeds to see if they're going to fast.
The weight and length of a newborn. Store owners measure their stock by taking inventory. Airplanes have a maximum load they are capable of carrying safely. Pilots and aircraft controllers have to know how fast planes near the airport are going and what direction they are coming from. Airplanes are subjected to huge amounts of stress during repeated takeoffs and landings.