Unit 1, Lesson 15-- Measuring Liquid Volume: Gallons, Quarts, Pints, and Cups

Lesson 15-- Measuring Liquid Volume:  Gallons, Quarts, Pints, and Cups

Introduction

Hello Mathematicians! Today we will learn about measuring liquid volume in gallons, quarts, pints, and cups.

Video

Interactive

Part 1 Directions:

  • Click the interactive drawing link below, and make a copy.
  • Decide which unit of measurement is best for each object.

Measurement Sort Interactive Drawing Links to an external site.

Part 2 Directions:

  • You can use the customary units (fluid ounce, cup, pint, quart, and gallon) to measure capacity.
    • Two bottles of nail polish hold about a fluid ounce in all.
    • A teacup holds about 1 cup.
    • A large drinking glass holds about 1 pint.
    • A spray bottle of cleaner contains about 1 quart.
    • A jug of milk contains 1 gallon.
  • In your math notebook, reflect on how you use tools for measuring liquid volume in your daily life.
  • On the Next page, share your reflection.

In Your Math Notebook

Let’s get out our math journals and  work through the following application problem. Make sure you read the problem carefully, draw a picture to match your thinking and write and solve an equation.

Read, Draw, Write, DONE!

R (Read the problem carefully.)

Sarah is hosting a charity event, and she plans to serve homemade soup to 9 guests. Her recipe calls for 2 pints of chicken broth for every serving of soup. How many pints of chicken broth will she need to prepare soup for her guests?

D (Draw a picture.)

W (Write and solve an equation.)

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