Metric System

Math Unit Vocabulary

* 12′-13′ Reflection: Teach perimeter and area first, followed by volume and capacity. Also start “simple conversions” when doing area and perimeter with cm,mm, km.

mass	volume	weight	graph	data
record	interpret	axis	axes	horizontal
vertical	series	Metric Unit
Deca(Greek)	Kilo(Greek)	Hecto(Greek)
Deci(Latin Prefix)	Centi(Latin Prefix)	Milli(Latin Prefix)

LEARNING EXPERIENCES: 

• Metrics Unit Index (Set Menu) Set menu of lessons regarding learning outcome “Select and use appropriate units of measurement and tools to solve problems in real-life situations”
• Meters to Centimeters-adding and subtracting mixed units of length (word problems)
• Kilometers to Meters-adding and subtracting mixed units of length.
• Mass vs Weight – video with investigation
• Volume vs Capacity – video with investigation

ASSESSMENTS: Further assessments are included in the set menu. 

• Measurement post assessment – Can be used for pre and then give back to edit/add for post

RESOURCES:

• Metrics Unit Poster – This is a poster you can use with the central idea
• IXL Maths – converting units of measurement online practice
• Printable practice sheet Level 1
• Printable practice sheet Level 2
• Printable practice sheet Level 3

REFLECTIONS:

Aligning the Benchmarks with Learning Activities:

• MAT.MS.5.10: 10.  carry out (converts) simple unit conversions within a system of measurement. (eg. 3.2m = 320cm)
  Problem solving with capacity
  Problem solving with mass 
• 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.
  Confidence with capacity
  Confidence with mass
  Making a 1 liter bottle 
• MAT.MS.5.7: 7.  explain the relationships between area and perimeter, between area and volume and between volume and capacity of regular quadrilaterals.
  Connecting mass and capacity *This explores relationships but not not the relationships above.
• MAT.MS.5.8: 8.  find the area, perimeter and volume of regular quadrilaterals.
  Confidence with volume
• 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.