Prerequisites:

* Use a ruler to measure to the nearest inch, ½ inch, ¼ inch, and 1/8 inch

* Identify customary equivalent units of length

* Measure to the nearest centimeter

* Identify equivalent metric units of length

* Convert measurement within a given system

NYS Content Standards:

* Measure capacity and calculate volume of a rectangular prism

* Identify customary units of capacity

* Identify equivalent customary units of capacity

* Identify metric units of capacity

* Identify equivalent metric units of capacity

* Determine the tool and technique: capacity

* Justify the reasonableness of estimates

* Determine personal references for capacity

**Review measurement in fraction unit

Students must KNOW the following definitions:

Students will UNDERSTAND:

* Difference between customary and metric units (fractions vs. decimals)
* Within a system of measure equivalent units exist
* There are different tools and techniques to measure capacity
* Capacity is used to measure how much liquid matter a container can hold

Students will be able to DO the following:

* Convert between equivalent units of measurement within a system
* Use appropriate tool and technique to measure capacity
* Estimate capacity of a given object

Expected Timeline: *Note: Please know that this could change slightly due to unforeseen issues.

Day 1-  Introduction to Measurement
              Definitions (see above)
Day 2- Explore personal references for estimating capacity in the customary system
Day 3- Classify customary units of capacity and their equivalents
Day 4- Converting between customary units
Day 5- Classify metric units of capacity and their equivalents
Day 6- Converting between metric units
Day 7- Review
Day 8- Test

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