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4th - 7th
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2011
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Metric Conversions

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Students measure an assortment of items using metric measurements. In this measurement instructional activity, students measure using length, mass, and volume units of measurement. They convert between units. Students learn a mnemonic to assist in remembering metric prefixes.

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metric conversions, unit conversions, measurement

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measurements, metric conversions, metric prefixes, math

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