Morning/ Afternoon Work
To know all units of measure and when best to use each one.
It is important that we know what each of the measurement symbols mean.
When measuring weight, we use:
g = grams
kg = kilograms
1000 grams = 1 kilogram.
If I was measuring the weight of an elephant,
which unit of measure would I use?
g or kg?
When measuring length, we use:
mm = millimetres
cm = centimetres
m = metres
km = kilometre
10 millimetres = 1 centimetres
100 centimetres = 1 metre
1000 metres = 1 kilometre
If I was to measure the length of a football pitch, which unit of length would be best to use?
mm, cm, m, or km?
If I was to measure the length of a piece of motorway, which unit of length would be best to use?
mm, cm, m, or km?
When measuring capacity, we use:
ml = millilitres
l = litres
1000 millilitres = 1 litre
If I was to measure the amount of liquid in a drinking glass , which unit of capacity would be best to use?
ml or l?
If I was to measure the amount of liquid in a bath tub, which unit of capacity would be best to use?
ml or l?
On Seesaw, you have been given various scenarios.
Choose which unit of measure would be the most appropriate to use.