Lesson 16: Metric Units of Measurement - Length

Introduction

In the next few lessons, you will learn about the Metric Units of Measurement.

Yesterday, we learned all about the Metric System. Today, we will specifically focus on length.

Before we begin, complete the warm-up below.

Warm-Up?

What is length used for?  

In Your Journal:  Think about it and then share your thoughts with your neighbor! 

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Length

What is length based on? How do we convert among these units of measurement? Look at the presentation below to explore length and how to convert these measurements. 

In Your Journal:  I suggest writing down how to convert among these measurements so that you can refer back to them.

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Units of Length Practice Activity

Let’s practice converting units of length using the activity on the next page. 

Go to the next page to complete the Units of Length Practice Activity

 Lesson 16 Practice-1.pdf Download  Lesson 16 Practice-1.pdf

Lesson 16 Practice-1.pptx Download Lesson 16 Practice-1.pptx

  

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