Measurement

Central idea:

Understanding the connections between metric units of measurement lets us utilize the system effectively.

Metrics Unit Poster – This is a poster you can use with the above information.

Lines of inquiry:

• The metric units of measurement
• The connections between units of measurement
• How we can use that connection to solve problems effectively

Teacher questions:

• How do we measure? (form)
• Why do we need to be accurate when measuring? (causation)
• What is our responsibility when measuring using different tools? (responsibility)

Learning outcomes:

• LO1. Select and use appropriate units of measurement and tools to solve problems in real life situations
• LO2. Develop and describe formulas for finding area, perimeter and volume
• LO3. Use decimal and fraction notation in measurement, e.g. 3.2m, 1.47kg. (Covert and apply between mL to L, m to cm etc)
• LO4. Measure and construct angles in degrees using a protractor. (Up to 360)

Learning experiences:

Click on the links below to view our measurement units:

• The metric system
• Perimeter, area and volume

Benchmarks:

Metrics

• MAT.MS.5.10: 10.  carry out (converts) simple unit conversions within a system of measurement. (eg. 3.2m = 320cm)
• MAT.MS.5.11: 11.  use decimal and fraction notation in measurement.
• MAT.MS.5.13: 13.  select and use appropriate units of measurement to solve problems in real-life situations.
• MAT.MS.5.7: 7.  explain the relationships between area and perimeter, between area and volume and between volume and capacity of regular quadrilaterals.
• MAT.MS.5.8: 8.  find the area, perimeter and volume of regular quadrilaterals.
• MAT.MS.5.9: 9.  find the area and perimeter of triangles.
• MAT.MS.5.2: 2.  investigate the formula for finding the volume of a cube using concrete materials.