Measuring Length!
What is the larger unit: millimetres or centimetres?
Centimetres (cm)
What is perimeter?
The distance (or length) around a whole shape!
What is one unit of the units we can use to measure the area of something?
mm2, cm2, m2, or km2!
What is the larger unit: grams or kilograms?
Kilograms (kg)!
What is the larger unit: mL or L?
L (Litres)!
Which two metric units are shown on a regular ruler?
millimetres (mm) and centimetres (cm)
I have a backyard that is in the shape of a square. Each side of the square-shaped backyard is 5 metres in length. What is the perimeter of my backyard? (Don't forget to add the unit onto your answer!)
20m
Which unit would you use to measure the area of your nametag? cm2 or m2?
How many g do you need to make 1kg?
1000g = 1kg
Which unit do you think would be best to measure how much liquid is in a regular-sized juice box? mL or L?
Estimate how many centimetres long the pencil you are holding is.
I am measuring a sand pit. The width of the sandpit is 3m long. The length is double the width. What is the perimeter of the sand pit?
18m
I am measuring the area of a garage so I know how much I can fit in there. The width of the garage is 10m and the length is 8m. What is the area of the garage?
80m2
Which unit would you use to measure your own mass? Grams or kilograms?
Kilograms (kg)
How many mL do you need to make 1 L?
1000mL = 1L
Show me your answers for approval!
I have a classroom that is 8m long and 3.5m wide. What is the perimeter of the classroom?
23m
Which do you estimate has the larger area: an 10kg bag of potatoes or a 10kg bag of feathers?
The 10kg bag of feathers likely has the greatest area.
Which is heavier (has more mass): a 8g pack of rocks or an 8g pack of paperclips?
They are the same mass!
I have 100mL of juice. I want to add 2L of juice to make a mega juice pack. How many mL of juice would I have all together?
2100mL of juice!