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Converting between Metric Units for Area Instructional VideoConverting between Metric Units for Area Instructional Video
Publisher
Corbett Maths
Resource Details
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
4:23
Audiences
For Teacher Use
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Duration
30 mins
Instructional Strategy
Direct Instruction
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Video
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Year
2013
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Converting between Metric Units for Area

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If one meter is 100 centimeters, how many square centimeters is equal to one square meter? Hint: the answer isn't 100! How many pupils make this mistake? A video lesson calculates the conversion factor of the common metric area units. After discussing the conversion factors, the presenter demonstrates how to convert from one square unit to another.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

unit conversions, area, converting measurements, the metric system, metric conversions

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Create a graphic organizer that sorts linear, square, and cubic units
  • Have learners draw a picture to show the dimensions of the area for each conversion

Classroom Considerations

  • An understanding of area calculations is essential to understanding the content of the lesson

Pros

  • Provides an explanation of the conversion factor prior to the examples
  • Includes a resource for independent practice

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.6.2 SL.7.2 SL.8.2 SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.6-8.7 RST.9-10.7 RST.11-12.7

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