Unit 6 Measurement Grade 6
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Prerequisites 5.M.1. Use a ruler to measure to the nearest inch, ½ inch, ¼ inch, and 1/8 inch 5.M.2 Identify customary equivalent units of length 5.M.3 Measure to the nearest centimeter 5.M.4 Identify equivalent metric units of length 5.M.5 Convert measurement within a given system |
NYS Content Standards 6.M.1 Measure capacity and calculate volume of a rectangular prism 6.M.2 Identify customary units of capacity 6.M.3 Identify equivalent customary units of capacity 6.M.4 Identify metric units of capacity 6.M.5 Identify equivalent metric units of capacity 6.M.6 Determine the tool and technique: capacity 6.M.8 Justify the reasonableness of estimates 6.M.9 Determine personal references for capacity **Review measurement in fraction unit |
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Gallon Quart Pint Cup Ounce Fluid ounce Customary units Metric units |
Liter Kilo Hecto Deka Centi Deci Milli Capacity Volume |
* 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 |
* Convert between equivalent units of measurement within a system * Use appropriate tool and technique to measure capacity * Estimate capacity of a given object |
Measurement Grade 6Timeline
Estimated Time Allotted Enrichment Suggestions
Day 1- Introduction to Measurement
Definitions (see above)
Day 2- Explore personal references for estimating capacity
Best Foot Forward, Scavenger Hunt for Lengthsin the customary system
Day 3- Classify customary units of capacity and their equivalents
Volume and Liquid CapacityDay 4- Converting between customary units
Day 5- Classify metric units of capacity and their equivalents
E 12-2, Measure for MeasureDay 6- Converting between metric units
Metric Mania, A Metric WorldDay 7- Review
Day 8- Test
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