Length
What is longer, a meter or a centimeter?
A meter
Which weighs more, a kilogram or a gram?
A kilogram
What is more, 1 liter or 500 milliliters?
1 liter
What tool do you use to measure length?
Ruler
If you guess the length of a pencil, what is that called?
Estimation
If you measure a pencil and it is 30 centimeters long, how many meters is that?
0.30 meters
How many grams are in 2 kilograms?
2000 grams
How many milliliters are in 2 liters?
2000 milliliters
What is the measuring tool for mass called?
Scale
How do you estimate the length of your desk in centimeters?
By visually comparing it to a known measurement (like a ruler)
Which tool would you use to measure the length of a book:
a ruler or a scale?
A ruler
You have a bag of flour that weighs 500 grams. Is that more or less than 1 kilogram?
Less than 1 kilogram
If a cup holds 250 milliliters, how many cups are needed to fill 1 liter?
4 cups
Which tool would you use to measure liquid capacity?
Measuring cup or graduated cylinder
Why is it helpful to estimate before measuring?
It helps to get a rough idea before using a precise tool
How many centimeters are in 1 meter?
100 centimeters
What tool would you use to measure the mass of apples?
A scale
What tool would you use to measure the capacity of a bottle?
A measuring cup or graduated cylinder
If you want to measure the length of a classroom, what measuring tool would you use?
Measuring tape or meter stick
If you think a book is about 20 cm long, what is your estimation based on?
Based on visual size or previous experience
If a ribbon is 150 centimeters long, what is its length in meters?
1.5 meters
If you have 3 bags of sugar each weighing 250 grams, what is the total weight in grams?
750 grams
If you have 4 bottles that each hold 300 milliliters, what is the total capacity in liters?
1.2 liters
Name a tool that can measure both mass and capacity.
Scale (for mass) and measuring cup (for capacity)
When measuring, why might you want to estimate first in meters or centimeters?
To ensure accuracy and save time before measuring precisely