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Convert young mathematicians' knowledge of place value into an understanding of the metric system with this five-lesson unit. Through a series of problem solving activities and practice exercises, students learn about the relationship between the different metric units for measuring length, mass, and volume.
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Concepts
measurement, converting measurements, unit conversion, unit conversions, the metric system, Problem Solving, word problems, liquid volume, length, units of length, units of measurement, standard units of measurement, capacity, measuring mass, mass, kilometers, centimeters, centimeter, grams, kilograms, liters, milliliters, millimeters
Instructional Ideas
- Teach this unit following a lesson series on place value, making connections between between the two closely related topics
- Integrate hands-on activities into these lessons that allow students to practice measuring length, mass, and volume
Classroom Considerations
- Lessons require beakers, scales, and balances which may not be readily available in your classroom, so be sure to plan ahead when teaching this unit
Pros
- Both in-class and homework exercises are included with each lesson
- Tips and suggestions for differentiating instruction are provided throughout the unit
- Exit tickets are offered with each lesson, as well as an end-of-unit summative assessment
- A rubric supports teachers with monitoring student learning
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