Securing understanding of place value in metric units
I can convert statements about measure.
Securing understanding of place value in metric units
I can convert statements about measure.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- In order to compare metric measures, conversion may be necessary.
- Metric measures can be converted by using place value.
- Real-world examples can help us see if the conversions have the correct magnitude.
Keywords
Metric - Metric units are based around the standard units of metre, gram and litre.
Prefix - A prefix is a group of letters attached to the front of a root (word) to make a new word, for example tricycle.
Centi - Centi placed before a unit means (1/100)
Milli - Milli placed before a unit means (1/1000)
Kilo - Kilo placed before a unit means 1000 times.
Common misconception
Kilo gram is 1000 bigger than a gram, so 40 g = 1000 x 40 kg
Kilo gram is 1000 bigger than a gram so 1 kg = 1000 g.
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Licence
Starter quiz
6 Questions
The length of a ruler is 15 -
cm
The mass of cookie is 15 -
grams
The capacity of a sink is 15 -
litres
The length of a lorry is 15 -
metres
Exit quiz
6 Questions
35 m -
3500 cm
35 km -
35 000 m
35 cm -
350 mm
0.35 km -
350 m