Unit 6 Measurement Grade 6

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

KNOW

UNDERSTAND

DO

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 Lengths

in the customary system

Day 3- Classify customary units of capacity and their equivalents Volume and Liquid Capacity

Day 4- Converting between customary units

Day 5- Classify metric units of capacity and their equivalents E 12-2, Measure for Measure

Day 6- Converting between metric units Metric Mania, A Metric World

Day 7- Review

Day 8- Test

 

 

 

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