Convert from larger to smaller units of measure
I can apply known unit conversions to convert from larger to smaller units of measure.
Convert from larger to smaller units of measure
I can apply known unit conversions to convert from larger to smaller units of measure.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- 1 m = 1000 mm
- 1 kg = 1,000 g
- 1 l = 1,000 ml
- 1 km = 1,000 m
Common misconception
Some pupils may see the prefix 'milli' and think it is related to 'million'.
Part of the lesson focuses on the etymology of the words and the fact that the prefix 'milli' means 'thousandth'; a millimetre is a thousandth of a litre and a millilitre is one thousandth of a litre. Consider displaying this in your environment.
Keywords
Equivalent - When two or more things have the same value.
Convert - To change a value or expression from one form to another.
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