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Metric and Imperial Units Instructional VideoMetric and Imperial Units Instructional Video
Publisher
Corbett Maths
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
6:02
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Duration
45 mins
Instructional Strategy
Direct Instruction
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Year
2013
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Metric and Imperial Units

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A speed limit sign in Europe might be misleading if you don't understand different unit systems. A video presentation describes measurement units for length, mass, and capacity to help viewers differentiate between them. The narrator compares various units of measure and provides examples of each measurement.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

the metric system, units of measurement, length, mass, capacity, standard units of measurement

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Give individuals one of the worksheet resources as independent practice
  • Create a graphic organizer for learners to record the different units of measure as a quick reference guide

Classroom Considerations

  • Presents the information at an introductory level requiring little to no exposure to units prior to the lesson

Pros

  • Uses screenshots of actual measurements as examples
  • References specific information about the use of unit systems in different countries

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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