5-4 measurement and conversions units used for measuring length a.) english system 1.) inch- give an...
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5-4 Measurement and ConversionsUnits used for measuring lengthA.) English System 1.) Inch-
give an example of something that is about an inch long
2.) Footgive an example of something that is about a foot long
3.) Yard How many feet are in a yard?
4.) MileHow many feet are in a mile?
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Give an example of an item that is about a mile in length
1 foot 1 foot1 foot
Give an example of something that is about one yard in length
4 times around a track From school to the Y
Length
_______ inches = 1 foot _______ feet = 1 yard
_______ inches = yard
_______ feet = 1 mile
Try these with your partner
Change each unit of length.
1.) 6 ft = ________in 2.) 9 ft = _______yds
3.) 5 yds = _______ in 4.) 3 ft 2 in = _____in
6.) A football field is 100 yards long. How many feet is that?
5.) Mitchell is 72 inches tall. What is his height in feet?
Small units Larger units
Divide
Small unitsLarger units
Multiply
Sometimes it is hard to decide if you multiply or divide to get an answer. Fill in the blank with the correct operation.
1.) When converting a smaller unit to a larger unit you ____________
2.) When converting a larger unit to a smaller unit you ____________
Divide
Multiply
Units to Measure volume
2.) Cups Give an example of an item that is about a cup
3.) Pints -Give an example of an item that is about a pint
4.) Quarts Give an example of an item that is about a quart
5.) Gallons - Give an example of an item that is about a gallon
1.) Fluid Ounces Give an example of an item that is about an oz.
Volume:_____ ounces = 1 cup
_____ cups = 1 pint
____ pints = 1 quart
____ quarts = 1 gallon
Try these with your partner
Multiply when moving out on the chart (when going from a larger unit to a smaller unit)Divide when moving in on the chart (when going from a smaller unit to a larger unit)
Change each unit of volume.
1.) 56 fl oz. = ________c 2.) 20 qt = _________gal
3.) 5 c = ____________p 4.) 6 p = ___________ qt
5.) Julia made 3 gallons of soup. How many quarts did she make?
6.) A bucket holds 16 pints. How many gallons of water will fill the bucket?